We have been delivering Bushcraft training for over 20 years, during that time our skills have been honed in some of the World's most remote environments that have allowed our team to learn skills from indigenous tribes people around the globe.

We can teach you all of the fundamental skills that you would need in order to fully understand the principles of survival in the wild.

We offer a range of courses from our base in North Yorkshire, and can deliver training at several levels, from complete beginner to advanced master classes and wilderness expeditions.

Our one day beginners course is usually sufficient for most people, helping to give an insight into the fascinating world of Bushcraft.

Outline of the one day Beginners Course:

Fire – Learn the basics of firelighting: We’ll teach you core concepts of fire-lighting which mean that you will be able to identify, select and prepare natural materials then consistently light them with confidence. You will be able to light a fire whenever you want or need one.

Shelter – The Key Principles and Practicalities: If you were lost or stranded, we think many people would be able to make some sort of shelter out of nearby materials. The question is, though, would it be any good? Would you get any sleep? Would it stop you becoming hypothermic? We’ll show you how to build a thermally efficient shelter from natural materials.

Water – Find, Collect and Purify Water: We’ll show you how to find water even where it isn’t obvious. We’ll show you how to collect water from unlikely sources. Then, you’ll learn (and apply) techniques to make water safe to drink.

Food – Prepare Food in the Outdoors and Cook With Fire: In our experience, many people struggle with cooking in the outdoors unless they have a stove. We’ll show you ways of preparing your food and cooking with fire – with and without cooking pots – that will allow you to enjoy tasty, hearty meals that are cooked properly. We’ll also provide tips on how to store your food so that it keeps fresh and out of reach of wildlife!

Outdoor Safety – Core Concepts and Emergency Essentials: Throughout the course we introduce key safety considerations and principles for the activities we are undertaking as well as being outdoors in general. We discuss how we can plan ahead to help avoid dangers and reduce risks.

We cover essential concepts of how to deal with emergencies in the outdoors and prioritise in survival situations.

Equipment – Top Tips and Advice: Our instructors are experienced and well-traveled. We will cover what we consider essential outdoor equipment – both for safety and your personal comfort and enjoyment.

We will discuss knife selection and the safe use of forest axes.

We provide all specialist equipment, together with a highly experienced Instructor who will guide you through the necessary techniques.

If you would like to progress the skills that you have learned on the one day course, why not add on our Wilderness Jungle / Forest Camp experience?

Living, sleeping and cooking overnight in one of our great northern forests.

Courses run from April to October on a regular basis and cost £75.00 per person per day.

We use venues in North Yorkshire, The Lake District, Co. Durham and Northumberland.

Contact: rob@northcountryguides.co.uk to arrange your wilderness experience.