weekend course

bushcraft weekend

location: Glen Nevis, nr Fort William, Highland

This is an excellent beginner's bushcraft weekend and a valuable consolidation for those with a little bushcraft experience. You will learn the safe use of sheath knife and saw and can use these tools to help in maintaining a bow drill set. We will also cover firelighting with bow drill and sparks, water preparation, shelter building and plant uses.

At the end of the course participants will:

  • know how to use a knife and saw safely
  • be able to tie some basic knots required to string up a tarp
  • know how to build a leaf shelter
  • understand how to find water and make it safe
  • understand the basic principles of responsible firelighting and fuel collection
  • have succeeded in lighting a fire with sparks and/or bow drill
  • know how to recognise some of the plants that can provide food and other valuable materials

dates: see 'book online' below

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how to book:

  

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arrive:
  
on Friday for a 7pm prompt start
depart:
  
after 4pm Sunday when the course ends
directions:
  
sent with booking confirmation
what to bring:
  
pen and notebook; suitable clothing
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  
£140
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
meals:
  
bring your own food
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the venue is Glen Nevis, near Fort William