winter bushcraft walk in the woods

location: nr Telford, Shropshire

Join professional bushcraft instructor Paul Kirtley for an introduction to the winter woodland environment from a bushcraft perspective.

This is a guided interpretive and interactive walk through the varied woodlands of a world heritage site. The aim of the day is to provide a deeper understanding of the resources available if only you know where to look.

This winter walk in the woods will be of particular interest to those who would like to hone their bushcraft skills and improve their winter tree identification.

During the day, you will be shown how to identify useful tree species from their buds, bark, shape and other features.

While you are in the woods we will also look for and identify any useful plants, look for animal tracks and signs as well as getting to grips with some fundamental bushcraft skills such as fire lighting.

Your tutor Paul spent 10 years studying and training under the guidance of world-renowned bushcraft and survival expert, Ray Mears, first as a student on his bushcraft courses and then was employed as Ray’s Course Director. Paul continues to be a professional bushcraft instructor and now owns a leading bushcraft school.

The cost of the course includes a delicious two course homemade vegetarian lunch.

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