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Weekend Bushcraft course

April 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - April 27, 2025 @ 11:30 am

£269.00

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECCESSARY

Join us here in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales for our Bushcraft weekend. Unwind and relax in the heart of the stunning Yorkshire countryside. Gather around the campfire, make new friends and tune in with the natural world. learn a whole range of essential Bushcraft skills. You don’t need any prior experience to attend our weekend course, everyone is welcome, even if its your first time camping, don’t worry – Our highly experienced team will look after you every step of the way. This is not a test of endurance, but a chance to get hands on experience –  you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much we cover in our weekend course.  See our list of workshops below for more details. 

Timings for the weekend

Arrival is 6pm Friday, departing on Sunday morning at 1130am.

** You can arrive later on the Friday – Please just let us know at the time of booking if you will be arriving late.

(Workshops will still begin at 6pm) 

What’s included? 

  • All meals – Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Drinks – Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available throughout the weekend
  • Snacks – Biscuits and sweet treats
  • Workshops – Please see our list of workshops below. 
  • On site – Secure parking 

A list of workshops included in your weekend.

  • Primitive and advanced Firecraft skills
  • Basic foraging skills
  • Wilderness Baking – Breads and sweet treats 
  • Wilderness cookery – Fish or Game
  • Shelter making – Advanced and primitive shelter making skills. 
  • Woodland crafting – Useful tools, knot tying etc. 
  • Water collection skills

 

Sleeping under the stars

On the Bushcraft weekend you can choose to sleep under a Bushcraft tarp (Military style) in a hammock, build your very own Bushcraft shelter or feel free to bring your own SMALL tent. If its your first time camping that’s amazing too, our experienced guides will be on hand to help you every step of the way. 

**Please don’t bring huge family tents, we don’t have enough space.

 

 

Toilets & showers 

We have an onsite toilet block which is around a 6 minute walk from the woodland. We have a solar shower installed in the trees for your comfort. For ease, we always advise you to carry some baby wipes for your comfort. The toilet block is open 24hrs and has hot running water. 

 

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. 

 

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 is 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. 

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Details

Start:
April 25, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
End:
April 27, 2025 @ 11:30 am
Cost:
£269.00
Event Category:

Venue

Kilnsey Park, Kilnsey, Skipton BD23 5PS
Kilnsey Park, Skipton BD23 5PS + Google Map

Organizer

Yorkshire Dales Bushcraft
Phone
07919 148210
Email
hello@yorkshiredalesbushcraft.co.uk
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About Us

Here at Yorkshire Dales Bushcraft we aim to make Bushcraft accessible to as many people as possible. You don't require any Bushcraft experience at all to attend any of our events.

Address

Yorkshire Dales Bushcraft has a number of basecamps across the mainland and the Scottish Isles. Please check via the events page on our website for the location(s) of each of our experiences.

Contact

Office hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm Telephone: 07919 148210Email: [email protected]