Course Description
A two‑day, overnight woodland survival course designed to build genuine, practical field skills through hands‑on experience in a real woodland environment.
Across the weekend, you’ll learn how to select and prepare a suitable campsite, construct a reliable shelter, treat water for safe drinking, and safely light and maintain a fire for warmth, insect management, and basic cooking. Every skill is taught in context, giving you the confidence to apply what you learn on your own trips.
As evening falls, we move away from camp to experience the woodland at night - developing awareness of terrain, visibility, and decision‑making after dark.
Course Details
Price: £150 per person - minimum 2 participants
Duration: 2 days - 10.00am day one to 12.00pm day two
Location: Aberfoyle, Woodland
Age: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
What We Cover
Food & Cooking
How to plan and prepare simple meals for woodland camping and what to bring on your own trips.
Fire
The fundamentals of fire lighting, maintenance, and safe use in the outdoors.
Water
How to identify suitable water sources, collect water, and treat it for safe drinking.
Shelter
How to select a campsite and build a reliable tarp/basha shelter using simple equipment.
The Forest at Night
Moving through woodland after dark, understanding night-time sounds and behaviour, with the option to practice basic navigation skills.
What You’ll Need
Most participants already own the essentials. If any item is a barrier, I can provide shelters, lighting, cook systems and other equipment on request. A full kit list is sent after booking.
Clothing & Footwear
Sleep System
Tent (recommended during midge season for comfort and protection)
Tarp/basha/bivi options are welcome outside peak midge months
Sleeping bag rated for expected night temperatures
Roll mat for insulation and comfort
Cooking & Food
Water & Essentials
Minimum 2 litres of water
Torch or headtorch with fresh batteries
Any personal medication
Ability to move across uneven woodland terrain
Bottom Line
This course builds the core survival foundations needed for safe, comfortable wild camping. You’ll learn how to establish a functional camp off the beaten path, and gain confidence staying overnight in woodland environments - including after dark - with practical skills you can take straight into your own expeditions.
Course Description
A two‑day, overnight woodland survival course designed to build genuine, practical field skills through hands‑on experience in a real woodland environment.
Across the weekend, you’ll learn how to select and prepare a suitable campsite, construct a reliable shelter, treat water for safe drinking, and safely light and maintain a fire for warmth, insect management, and basic cooking. Every skill is taught in context, giving you the confidence to apply what you learn on your own trips.
As evening falls, we move away from camp to experience the woodland at night - developing awareness of terrain, visibility, and decision‑making after dark.
Course Details
Price: £150 per person - minimum 2 participants
Duration: 2 days - 10.00am day one to 12.00pm day two
Location: Aberfoyle, Woodland
Age: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
What We Cover
Food & Cooking
How to plan and prepare simple meals for woodland camping and what to bring on your own trips.
Fire
The fundamentals of fire lighting, maintenance, and safe use in the outdoors.
Water
How to identify suitable water sources, collect water, and treat it for safe drinking.
Shelter
How to select a campsite and build a reliable tarp/basha shelter using simple equipment.
The Forest at Night
Moving through woodland after dark, understanding night-time sounds and behaviour, with the option to practice basic navigation skills.
What You’ll Need
Most participants already own the essentials. If any item is a barrier, I can provide shelters, lighting, cook systems and other equipment on request. A full kit list is sent after booking.
Clothing & Footwear
Sleep System
Tent (recommended during midge season for comfort and protection)
Tarp/basha/bivi options are welcome outside peak midge months
Sleeping bag rated for expected night temperatures
Roll mat for insulation and comfort
Cooking & Food
Water & Essentials
Minimum 2 litres of water
Torch or headtorch with fresh batteries
Any personal medication
Ability to move across uneven woodland terrain
Bottom Line
This course builds the core survival foundations needed for safe, comfortable wild camping. You’ll learn how to establish a functional camp off the beaten path, and gain confidence staying overnight in woodland environments - including after dark - with practical skills you can take straight into your own expeditions.
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