No prior Bushcraft or camping experience required. Our weekend courses are open to first timers and experienced guests too.

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The Ultimate Bushcraft Weekend Experience

Escape into the wild for an unforgettable weekend of bushcraft, adventure and outdoor learning in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, close to the picturesque village of Grassington, North Yorkshire.

Whether you’re an experienced outdoor enthusiast or completely new to bushcraft, our weekend experience is designed to get you off the beaten track, around the campfire and connected with the natural world. Learn practical wilderness skills, take on challenges, enjoy great food and spend a weekend surrounded by some of Yorkshire’s most beautiful countryside.

Friday Evening – Welcome to Basecamp

Your adventure begins at 6pm on Friday as you arrive at Basecamp and settle into your surroundings. You’ll be welcomed around the campfire, with dinner cooking over the flames and the evening’s adventure beginning.

Choose how you want to spend the night. Bring your own small tent or hammock, or take on the ultimate challenge and prepare to build your own wilderness shelter during the weekend.

With the fire burning, good food cooking and the sounds of the woodland around you, it’s the perfect opportunity to slow down, switch off and settle into the wilderness.

Saturday – Learn, Build & Survive

Saturday is all about learning practical bushcraft skills and putting them to the test.

We’ll begin by exploring the fundamentals of wilderness survival and what it takes to live and thrive in a woodland environment. You’ll learn how to select a suitable shelter site, develop both primitive and modern firecraft techniques, and prepare food using traditional wilderness cooking methods.

Throughout the day, you’ll take part in hands-on workshops and practical challenges designed to build confidence, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

As evening approaches, we’ll head to a nearby lake for a guided fishing experience, with the opportunity to catch food for the evening meal. Vegetarian and vegan options are, of course, provided.

Back at Basecamp, we’ll gather around the fire for a hearty supper, share stories from the day’s adventures and enjoy an evening beneath the woodland canopy.

Sunday – Forage, Explore & Reflect

After a hearty breakfast around the campfire, we’ll head out on a guided foraging walk, learning how to identify edible plants and understand the principles of safe and responsible foraging.

We’ll also explore essential wilderness skills including finding, collecting and filtering water, before bringing the weekend to a close just before lunchtime.

You’ll leave with new skills, new experiences and hopefully a renewed appreciation for the natural world — along with plenty of stories to take home.

What’s Included?

Your Bushcraft Weekend includes everything you need for an action-packed weekend at Basecamp:

🍽️ All main meals – Breakfast, lunch and dinner
☕ Hot & cold drinks – Tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout the weekend
🔥 Hands-on bushcraft workshops
🎣 Guided fishing experience
🌿 Guided foraging experience
🏕️ Practical survival challenges
🚗 On-site parking

Bushcraft Workshops

Throughout the weekend you’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on with a wide range of traditional and modern bushcraft skills:

🔥 Primitive & Advanced Firecraft – Learn to create and manage fire using a range of techniques.
🌿 Wild Food & Foraging – Discover edible plants and learn safe, responsible foraging skills.
🎣 Guided Fishing – Learn basic fishing skills and experience catching your own food.
🥖 Wilderness Baking – Make breads, bannock and sweet treats over the campfire.
🍳 Wilderness Cookery – Prepare food using traditional outdoor cooking techniques, including our Canadian Fish Flag.
🏕️ Shelter Building – Master both primitive and advanced shelter-building techniques.
🪵 Woodland Craft – Create useful tools and learn traditional woodland skills.
💧 Water in the Wild – Learn how to collect, filter and make water safer to drink.
🪢 Essential Knots & Lines – Master practical knots and learn how to use rope effectively in the wilderness.

Your Basecamp

Kilnsey Park Estate

Skipton, North Yorkshire
BD23 5PS

Set within the spectacular landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Kilnsey provides the perfect setting for a weekend of adventure, learning and outdoor exploration.

Come and Experience the Wild

Learn new skills. Challenge yourself. Eat around the fire. Sleep beneath the stars. Reconnect with the natural world.

Your bushcraft adventure starts here.

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FAQ’S

I’m a Solo traveler, can I attend? Of course, a lot of our attendees are solo travelers. It’s a great way to meet new people.

I have a disability, can I attend? Of course, our team will be on hand to make your experience as comfortable as possible. If you require accommodation locally, our reservations team would be happy to organize this for you. Our support vehicle will be on hand for drop off and pick up at each workshop location. The terrain around basecamp is a little uneven, but we do have some good access points. The terrain around basecamp is uneven and on sloped ground. Staff will be on hand to help you every step of the way.

I have specific dietary needs, is this going to be ok? Sure. Just let us know at the time of booking, and we will make sure your are looked after.

I have never done anything like this before do I need experience? Absolutely NOT. Everyone is welcome around the campfire. Its an opportunity to get together, learn ew skills and enjoy reconnecting with the great outdoors. Our highly experienced staff will be on hand to guide you through, every step of the way.

What equipment will I need? A sleeping bag, sleeping mat, warm and waterproof clothing, good sturdy footwear, water bottle, headtorch and any creature comforts you would like to bring.

Terms & Conditions:

Over 18’s only. All dietary needs can be catered for. Just let us know at the time of booking.
All deposits are non-refundable.
Full payment of any outstanding balance must be received no later than six weeks prior to expedition departure.
By booking this expedition, you acknowledge that extreme weather conditions may result in a cancellation. Should this occur, YDB will issue each guest a credit note for the next available date.
Please inform us of any medical or dietary requirements at the time of booking to ensure the best experience possible.