Bushcraft Skills
10 Things to Know Before Visiting Antarctica
10 Things to Know Before Visiting AntarcticaThe most remote continent on earth isn’t owned by any government and has no permanent civilian population, but it does offer thousands of square miles of high-quality land to conduct research on. This research ranges from...
3 Short Survival Stories
3 Short Survival StoriesA good survival story can tell the tale of someone fighting for life over weeks or even months, struggling for food, and being stranded in the wilderness, but the majority of stories don’t go like this. Sometimes people are simply “stuck”...
Life as an early Arctic explorer
Life as an early Arctic explorerThe Arctic was one of the last places on earth to be explored, and during the “Age of Discovery” which began in the early 1500s, was also one of the most valuable. Thousands of people came to this previously unexplored area for many...
Canal Foraging
Canal foragingThere are over 2,000 miles of canals spread across England and Wales, with many of them connecting with river systems. They played a major part during the industrial era when canal technology advanced and the first lochs were made, along with a...
The 3 Worst climbing accidents of all time
The 3 Worst climbing accidents of all timeEveryone knows how dangerous mountains can be, but that doesn’t stop thousands of people from trying to climb Mount Everest every year. The thought of getting to the top is the ultimate goal for many and most of the time, the...
The 5 Most Tragic Cave Disaster Stories
The 5 Most Tragic Cave Disaster Stories Exploring caves is normally quite safe in comparison to rock climbing or kayaking, but the problems happen when the cave is either unexplored or the ones going into it are completely unprepared. The 5 most tragic cave disaster...
5 cheap places in the UK to practice bushcraft
5 Cheap places in the UK to practice bushcraftYou can practice bushcraft in your local woodland, but if you want somewhere truly special and also where you can forage, build shelters, and make campfires, then you have to pick a good spot. Unfortunately, it can cost a...
How to survive animal attacks
How to survive animal attacksThe probability of getting attacked by an animal varies greatly depending on where you are in the world, but there is always a danger of it happening, and knowing what to do can save your life. Here are the most common types of animal...
Could humans survive on Mars?
Could humans survive on Mars?Over the last few decades, the world has been going through noticeable changes in its climate and weather patterns, with humans being the main cause. Storms are getting worse, sea levels are slowly rising and extreme fluctuating...
How did the Irish survive the potato famine?
How did the Irish survive the potato famine?Between 1845 and 1852, Ireland suffered a period known within the country as the Great Famine or Great Hunger but known to people outside Ireland as the Irish potato famine. During this time, around 1 million people lost...
Surviving in the coldest village on earth
Surviving in the coldest village on earthLocated in the Oymyakonsky District of the Sakha Republic in eastern Russia, lies a small village with a population of around 700 people called Oymyakon. Due to its average winter temperatures, it is classed as the coldest...
How did the American frontiersman survive the wilderness?
How did the American frontiersman survive the wilderness?The frontiersmen are one of the images usually associated with early American exploration, with their fur hats and flintlock muskets, trekking through the wilderness looking for new lands to settle and mineral...
How to survive a nuclear attack in the UK
How to survive a nuclear attack in the UK. Surviving a nuclear attack would depend entirely on where you were at the time of the blast, and whether you got caught in it or not. Luckily, the chances of nuclear war are incredibly small, and even though many...
The most dangerous national park in the UK
The most dangerous national park in the UKThere are a total of 15 national parks in the UK, with 10 in England, 2 in Scotland and 3 in Wales. The most popular of which would be the peak district because of its central location in the country, but it also happens to be...
How to survive a winter storm
How to survive a winter storm At the end of December 2022, a huge winter storm hit the United States and swept across the entire country, causing massive damage and taking the lives of over 60 people. This was one of the worst storms the US has seen for years...
3 of the most disastrous voyages into the arctic
3 of the most disastrous voyages in the arcticFrom the 1700s onwards, the Arctic has been one of the most profitable places for ships to venture, and for many years was explored to find an alternative shipping route from Europe to the west coast of North America. The...
The hardest time period to survive in the British Isles
The hardest time period to survive in the British IslesThe Pre-Human occupation of BritainAs with every single country on earth, the British Isles have gone through many changes which have, at points, made daily life almost unbearable. The Victorian workhouses saw...
The 5 most remote places in the UK to practise Bushcraft
The 5 most remote places in the UK to practise BushcraftFor such a small country with a large population, the UK still has its fair share of sparsely populated areas ideal for getting away from it all and practicing some Bushcraft. For example, there are well over...
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Safety
Basic Survival skills
Learn the basics of how to survive in the wild, which are your priorities and how long can you really survive for in the wild.
How to find water in the wilderness
The average person can go for 3 days without water before they die, learn the easiest ways to find this precious resource.
Top 10 Survival tips
A quick list of 10 of the most important things to keep in mind when out in the wilderness.
Best places to practise bushcraft in Wales
With hundreds of miles of coastline and huge mountain ranges, this country really does have it all for the bushcrafting enthusiast.
The best way to practise bushcraft for beginners
Theres no need for expensive courses to help you gain survival skills, with everything you need to start you off closer to home than you think.
How to find north without a compass
A compass is one of the most important things to take on a hike, but in the event it gets lost or broken, what can you do to find your way?
How to identify poisonous plants
Learning which wild plants make a tasty meal and which ones can paralyse your lungs is an important skill to have if you spend alot of time in the wild.
Beach Foraging
From Razor clams and Cockles to as much free shrimp as you can be bothered to catch, learn where to find it and the best methods of gathering and cooking.
Cliff Foraging
Not all the best wild food is on the beaches or in the woods, with coastal cliffs holding some rare and tasty treats you just cant find anywhere else.
Choosing the best ration type
With so many different types of survival food out there its easy to get confused and choose the wrong option for your trip. Become familiar with the choices and the pros and cons of each.
How to find wild Rabbits
A quick guide on how to recognise the different signs that rabbits are in the area and how to determine their numbers.
How to make a ground oven
One of the best ways to cook a piece of meat in the wild, and one of the only methods were you can set it up and safely leave it until its done, no turning or fire stoking required.
How to escape from quicksand
Movies have made quicksand look much more dangerous than it actually is, but thats not to say it shouldn’t be avoided. Learn what not to do if you become trapped and more importantly, how to escape.
Foraging laws in the UK
The UK has pretty good foraging laws but its still possible to do something wrong when gathering wild foods, learn what you can and cant do when foraging in the wild.
How to survive a blizzard in the wilderness
A blizzard is the most dangerous type of weather you can ever be exposed to, with every second increasing dangers like frostbite. Act fast and act correctly to avoid losing a finger or two.
UK Bushcraft Laws
Learn how to NOT get into trouble from practicing bushcraft in the UK and the laws that concern your outdoor activities.