two-day course

bush craft


location: nr Bath, NE Somerset

A hands-on, fun weekend learning essential survival skills that really work. Suitable for novice and intermediate students, families and anyone wanting expert but friendly tuition grounded in environmental awareness and sustainability.

Learn how to leave no trace and make friction fire kits, start fires in wet and windy conditions, cook on an open fire, make emergency shelters, forage for resources and master early survival scenarios, amongst other skills.

Instructor Malcolm Handoll specialises in eco-survival in the north of Scotland, teaching families and adventurers skills that really work. He also has a wealth of knowledge on Stone Age living, including the recently unearthed ‘temple complex’ in Orkney.

 

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:

 

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arrive:
 
for a prompt 9am start on saturday
depart:
 
after the course finishes at 5pm sunday
directions:
 
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
 
pen and notebook; suitable outdoor clothing; boots/wellies; waterproof clothing.
let us know:
 
if you have any special needs
price:
 
£90 (plus a parking charge of £2 per car - payable on the weekend)
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
accommodation and meals:
 
a hot lunch is included with your course. Vegetarians catered for. B&B is available in the farmhouse from £18.
car sharing:
 
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the venue is a 110-acre organic farm near Bath