Bushcraft Skills

The 5 Most Tragic Cave Disaster Stories
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...

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5 cheap places in the UK to practice bushcraft
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...

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How to survive animal attacks
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...

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Could humans survive on Mars?
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...

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How to survive a winter storm
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...

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Useless Bushcraft tips to avoid
Useless Bushcraft tips to avoid

Useless Bushcraft tips to avoidAs with any hobby or area of interest, there are always people who like to spread information that is not only useless but could potentially be very dangerous. When it comes to bushcraft and survival, it’s even more important to make...

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The Basics

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Food and Foraging

Building and Crafting

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.