What We Do and Why?

We'll use our experience to improve your outdoor experience.
We believe there's magic and wisdom in re-discovering the practical skills and knowledge of outdoor life.
We encourage you to pause outside and appreciate the peacefulness and rejuvination of the UK woodlands and wilds.
We believe exploring is best done together, to learn from and support each other.
We'll be your guide!

→ We host regular skills courses and low-key off-grid adventures, or can plan an activity session just for you!

→ Find out more about us, and read below what we do.

Bushcraft and outdoor skills sessions...		Hikes with overnight camp...
off-grid sites ...hosted at one of our woodland or partner farm sites, or we come to you practical experiences ...we provide introduction teaching and demonstration for practical bushcraft and outdoor skills themed ...focussed around themes and 8 core bushcraft topics (navigation; tree id; firelighting; shelters; cordage; foraging; water sourcing; campfire cooking) retreat ...opportunity to escape and relax in a back-to-basics setting organised ...help you to learn and enjoy practical outdoor skills, during advertised events or on request		low-impact ...based at an arranged, established basic camping site (usually one of our partner farm sites, with simple facilities) guided ...we will guide you on a hike, with something interesting or aspirational on the way (a trig point, hill summit, caves, waterfalls, ruins...) options ...planned hiking route options, discussed when we meet (usually approx 8-15km, 5-10miles) interest ...we will point out and discuss useful plants, landscape history, trees and outdoor skills on the way unwind ...an introduction to practical campcraft and bushcraft skills during a focussed skills time, often around a camp fire, and include time for individual relaxing

In short, we set-up a relaxed structure for outdoor learning activities - a day's excursion, overnight camp or learning some practical skills and knowledge

Join in solo, or bring a small group, whether you're looking for escapism, learning or small self-challenges.

We offer flexible sessions: full day, half day, weekend, or just an evening's entertainment.

Maybe you want to explore a new area, learn some skills, or just want someone else to arrange an different kind of outdoor, camping/hiking trip? 

Read on or click for examples of our locations and activities, or see upcoming courses and experiences.

→ We enable you to enjoy new adventures!

Our Approach

• we run courses and trips on schedule or on demand (when available)
• we operate in certain base regions, where we plan activities around a theme (see our typical locations and example activity details... pick from our courses, or put a new outing idea to us to plan)
• we only take small groups (max 10), to allow for an orderly and relaxed party without overwhelming individuals or the environment
• we provide a structure and lead the sessions, but try to avoid being rule-heavy
• we aim for flexibility and adaptability during all activities - our focus is on rekindling appreciation and enjoyment for outdoor life, and the forgotten skills and knowledge
• we can help with some setup, but please pack according to our essential Kit List
• we encourage participation throughout - a classic "you get more out if you put more in" - be prepared for small personal challenges (maybe spending a full day in woodlands, putting up a tent on arrival, or walking away from a typical footpath)
• we have practical experience, first aid certification, insurance and outdoor leadership training

Working with You

Equipment & Food: Our intention is to provide the construct and be your guide, supporting you to be self-supporting...

• we (currently) cannot "domestic outdoor" equipment such as tents/tableware or waterproofs, please ensure you have prepared by reading our Kit List, and let us know in advance if you are short or unclear of anything.
• similarly, we are not full caterers - please bring your own lunches, snacks and eating equipment, including backpack stoves if wanted. If conditions allow for any given outing, we'll enjoy a group "one pot" meal cooked around the fire.

Group Size: To maintain the chance for reflection and relaxation, whilst in the woods and hills, we typically keep groups to a maximum of 10 people ...

• contact us in advance if planning a group booking more than 5 people, we also want all participants to want to learn and enjoy the off-grid experience.
• we will not be responsible for management of one of the group, whether this is physical support or behavioural. Please expect to look after each other. You must make our leaders aware in advance of any health concerns or identified disabilities you may have.

Personal Comfort: Talk to us, at any stage, about any uneasiness about the unexpected, or actual events...

• a day in the outdoors provides a wealth of opportunity for new experiences - bring provisions and be ready to adapt; please discuss your hopes, expectations and concerns with us in advance, and any particular goals you have for the activities. Check our example activities and format, as a guide.
• the natural environment can change, sometimes rapidly. Both the underfoot conditions and prevailing weather will be different on each trip, and may change dramatically whilst we're out. Please come appropriately dressed, and prepared!

Involvement: For all our activities, outings, and events, we enjoy seeding inspiration and seeing you relax and adopt new knowledge; we do that inclusively and collaboratively

• we hope that you'll also enjoy time outdoors and connecting with both the landscape and other people
• discuss any specific ideas you may have, about scheduled activities or bespoke. Let us know afterwards how it was!

We are Supporters and Followers of

• Leave No Trace (https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles)
• The BMC (https://www.thebmc.co.uk/bmc-green-guides)
• Countryside Code (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code)
• Action for Happiness (https://actionforhappiness.org/10-keys)
• Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk/)
• The Wildlife Trusts (https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/what-we-do)

→ Read a little more about us.

→ See example and upcoming scheduled activities.

→   ...or ask us for more!