Experiences for Scouts, Guides and other organizations

At Yorkshire Dales Bushcraft, we take pride in partnering with a diverse range of youth groups. Whether you’re organizing a residential camp or an annual retreat, our venue offers the ideal setting year-round. We also specialize in crafting customized, week-by-week curriculums tailored to your group’s needs. These programs can be implemented at your location, with ongoing remote support from our dedicated team of experts. This approach ensures a unique and enriching experience for your group throughout the year.

 

Our Yorkshire Dales Basecamp

Nestled in the heart of the National Park, we are ideally situated to provide you with the ultimate outdoor adventure experience! We offer a diverse range of workshops, including:

  • Shelter Building – Master rainforest and coastal survival techniques
  • Campfire Cookery – Create delicious meals over an open flame
  • Wilderness Bakery – Learn the art of baking in the wild
  • Fire Craft Skills – From emergency signaling to mastering the perfect campfire
  • Foraging Skills – Discover edible and medicinal plants in the wild
  • Primitive and Survival Fishing – Explore fishing techniques from around the globe
  • Guided Caving Trips – Embark on thrilling underground explorations

 

Our Isle of Rum basecamp 

Our Isle of Rum basecamp is the ultimate destination for your next annual camp. Just a 1.5-hour ferry ride from the mainland, this remote island offers an array of activities set against a breathtaking natural backdrop. Enjoy guided walks, master fishing techniques, delve into foraging, and hone your skills in campfire cookery and baking. For the adventurous, we also offer desert island survival scenarios. Whatever your interests, there’s something for everyone. Let us help you create unforgettable memories and experience a deep connection with the wild. We can offer the following workshops at our Isle of Rum basecamp;

 

  • Shelter making – Rainforest and coastal survival style 
  • Campfire cookery 
  • Wilderness bakery 
  • Fire craft skills, including emergency signaling
  • Foraging skills – Edible and medicinal 
  • Primitive and survival fishing skills from around the word. 

 

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]