Shelters, Flint and Steel, Firelighting and Toasted Marshmallows!

“A fun, practical day learning basic but essential skills of bushcraft, as well as developing an understanding of the natural environment”

On this 1/2 day family friendly session, you will build a shelter from only natural materials, use a flint and steel to make sparks, and light tinder you have collected amongst the woodland.

Then you’ll celebrate your success with marshmallows toasted over the fire! Delicious!

This is a fun, practical day learning basic but essential skills of bushcraft, as well as developing an understanding of the natural environment.

We provide all specialist equipment and instruction.

Essential Info:
  • Activity Grade:Easy
  • Ages:Minimum age 6 years
  • Suitability:Suitable for beginners
  • Time:3 hours.
  • Where to meet:Whinlatter Bushcraft Site (

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  • What to wear:Check our Kit Lists
  • Price: Everyone £45
  • All children under 18yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Availability:Please use our availability calendar below, if you can’t find a date that suits you please give us a call!