Woodland Weekend - An Overnight Bushcraft Course

£210.00

To Celebrate 10 Years of Howl Bushcraft, we’re bringing back our Original course from year one…

Unleash your inner adventurer with our two day bushcraft course, specially designed for weekend warriors! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this course provides the perfect blend of guided learning and hands-on practice to elevate your outdoor skills.

Over the course of two immersive days, you'll delve into essential bushcraft techniques, including shelter building, fire making, foraging, and navigation. Our experienced instructors will guide you through each activity, ensuring you gain not only knowledge but also the confidence to thrive in the wilderness.

Join fellow enthusiasts and forge lasting connections as you tackle challenges and embrace the thrill of nature. This course is tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle, allowing you to learn and grow without sacrificing your annual leave.

Spend 30 hours in a beautiful ancient woodland nestled in the Harewood Estate, the perfect venue for learning and spending a night out in the woods under a tarp. For 2025 Peter Forrester, Instructor at Howl, has breathed new life into the first course Howl launched with, and now you can join him for a weekend in the woods doing all the things we love to do when wild camping under the trees. Practical skills meet favourite crafts as we laugh and learn in the leaves.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with the great outdoors. Sign up today, and step into a world of adventure with our bushcraft course dedicated to weekend warriors!

You can now purchase a place on a course as gift certificate. You’ll receive a welcome pack about the course and a voucher to book any convenient date within 18 months of purchase.

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To Celebrate 10 Years of Howl Bushcraft, we’re bringing back our Original course from year one…

Unleash your inner adventurer with our two day bushcraft course, specially designed for weekend warriors! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this course provides the perfect blend of guided learning and hands-on practice to elevate your outdoor skills.

Over the course of two immersive days, you'll delve into essential bushcraft techniques, including shelter building, fire making, foraging, and navigation. Our experienced instructors will guide you through each activity, ensuring you gain not only knowledge but also the confidence to thrive in the wilderness.

Join fellow enthusiasts and forge lasting connections as you tackle challenges and embrace the thrill of nature. This course is tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle, allowing you to learn and grow without sacrificing your annual leave.

Spend 30 hours in a beautiful ancient woodland nestled in the Harewood Estate, the perfect venue for learning and spending a night out in the woods under a tarp. For 2025 Peter Forrester, Instructor at Howl, has breathed new life into the first course Howl launched with, and now you can join him for a weekend in the woods doing all the things we love to do when wild camping under the trees. Practical skills meet favourite crafts as we laugh and learn in the leaves.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with the great outdoors. Sign up today, and step into a world of adventure with our bushcraft course dedicated to weekend warriors!

You can now purchase a place on a course as gift certificate. You’ll receive a welcome pack about the course and a voucher to book any convenient date within 18 months of purchase.

To mark 10 years of Howl Bushcraft, we worked hard to restore the original course I launched with in 2014. I truly believe working with good friends, and developing collaborative relationships is the only way to share this knowledge and passion we all carry for Bushcraft. In this way, this course is now Peters to own and deliver. -Jamie Dakota

What’s Covered in the Woodland Weekend Course

Tool Selection & Safe Use:
Explore the best tools to carry on your outdoor adventures, including saws and knives. All tools and materials are provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own—subject to instructor approval for safety.

Cutting Techniques:
Build your skills from basic cutting to advanced precision techniques ideal for fine woodland crafts.

Tarp Skills & Shelter Building:
Learn how to quickly and efficiently pitch a modern tarp, master essential knots, and set up a comfortable, safe overnight camp. Discover natural shelter building, including site safety, hazard awareness, and hypothermia management.

Fire Lighting:
Master the bow drill method to create fire by friction and build your evening campfire from scratch.

Woodland Walk & Nature Awareness:
Identify local plants and trees on a guided woodland walk, uncovering the hidden flora and fauna of the forest floor.

Outdoor Cooking & Game Preparation:
Prepare and cook delicious meals over your campfire, maintaining the fire for optimal cooking. Optional game preparation is available, with vegan and vegetarian meal options on request.

Tool Maintenance:
Learn how to keep your blades sharp and tools in top condition while out in the field.

Seasonal Woodland Crafts:
Enjoy hands-on practice with traditional crafts like basket weaving and spoon carving to deepen your connection with nature.

Course Details

  • Schedule: 10:00am Saturday – 4:30pm Sunday

  • Price: £210 per person

  • Group Size: Intimate groups of up to 8 participants to ensure personalized guidance and a relaxed learning environment

  • Age Restrictions: Suitable for ages 14 and up. Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult. Please ask if you have any questions.

  • Private & Group Bookings: Ideal for corporate team-building, stag/hen parties, or groups of friends. Contact us directly for tailored quotes.

  • What to Bring: A full kit list is provided on booking, but generally just warm clothing, a sleeping bag, and some basics are needed.

  • Catering: Fully catered weekend with dietary requirements happily accommodated—please notify us in advance.

  • Location: Held in a beautiful private woodland on the Harewood Estate near Harrogate. Exact directions included in your booking pack.

Lead Instructor: Peter Forrester

Learn from experienced instructor Peter Forrester, who brings extensive bushcraft knowledge and hands-on teaching skills to guide you through a rewarding weekend in nature.