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

Military Survival Skills Weekend

Are you ready to test yourself in the wild?

Join us in the heart of the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales for an unforgettable weekend of military-style survival training.

Led by experienced military veterans, you’ll learn to survive and thrive using proven fieldcraft techniques. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be briefed, deployed, and living in the field — sleeping under military tarps (bashas) and relying on the skills you build throughout the weekend.

During this fully immersive experience, you will:

• Learn how to operate and live in the wild using authentic military-issue equipment.

• Form a section and establish a harbour area (your basha/camp) with routines and security protocols.

• Maintain a 24-hour watch rotation (“stagging on”) to secure your position.

• Master essential navigation skills, including map reading and route planning.

• Prepare and cook wild foods, alongside learning the military ration pack system.

• Move tactically under the cover of darkness,  “bugging out” — silently breaking camp and relocating at night.

• Learn how to find drinking water – Filtration techniques

This isn’t just a course — it’s a challenge. A hands-on, back-to-basics experience designed to push your limits, teach you essential skills, and reconnect you with nature in its rawest and most rewarding form.

Are you ready to step into the wild — military style?

What’s included? 

• All meals – Breakfast, lunch and dinner ( Rations and wild food) 
• Drinks – Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available throughout the weekends
• Workshops – Please see our list of workshops below. 
• On site parking

A list of workshops included in your weekend.

Over the weekend, you’ll get hands-on training in:

• Shelter building and basha setup

• Camouflage and concealment

• Navigation and map reading

• Fire lighting in all weather

• Wild food preparation and cooking (Fish or Game) 

• Water sourcing and filtration

Timings 

Please report to the grid reference provided in your joining instructions by 18:00 hrs. The exercise will conclude at 09:00 on Sunday. 

Sleeping under the stars

On this weekend you will sleep under a basha (Military style tarp) 

Toilets & showers 

We have an onsite toilet block which is around a 6 minute walk from the woodland. You will be given a brief on field hygiene. 

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 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. 

Over 18’s only. All dietary needs can be catered for. Just let us know at the time of booking.

**Terms & conditions – Please read before you book. DEPOSIT – This is a NON refundable deposit. Remaining balance: payments are due 4 weeks before the start date of the event. Inclement weather: On the grounds of health & safety, YDB reserves the right to cancel at short notice if bad extreme weather is forecasted. In the event of this happening, guests would be given a credit note and the option to book on to the next course at a date that suits them.