Bushcraft Courses are a must if you go hiking, walking, camping etc

On our Bushcraft Courses you will learn how to survive if you find yourself in an extreme case, people dont realise how easy it is to get into trouble when walking or camping,

Our weather has proven that at anytime you could find yourself in trouble, between flash floods, winds, snow etc

If you have taken a Bushcraft Course with us at least you can be prepared for the worst and maybe your knowledge can help save your life or even someone else's,

Our most popular course is the 3 day course, but we do have many others to choose from, If you are in a Private group and wish to have a Private course then this is also available

Our Bushcraft Courses are held in Ayrshire Scotland, We are conveniently close to Prestwick International Airport (PIK) and Ayr Central Train Station, And we have a pick up service to and from our premises, Scotland is the place to do a Bushcraft Course because you can experience 4 seasons in one day believe it or not, What better way to prepare for your adventures

From the time you arrive to us until you leave you will have a great fun time as well as learning all the vital information that you need to help keep you safe and sound on your travels through life,

We pride ourselves on our teaching methods, as we believe anyone having a relaxed and good time will learn and keep the information that you get in your head,

Our motto is "The more you carry in your head, the less you carry on your back"

Nobody can be prepared enough for what nature throws at us, But you have a head start if you have taken a course with us

Our Bushcraft Course is suitable for everyone whether young or old, male or female,

When you arrive to our premises you will have a chance to get to know everyone on your course before venturing out to where you course will take place,

Your course starts with a tutuorial, then a short walk to identify plants that grow in the wild and their uses,
and finally a short drive in our vehicles to our woods where the rest of your course continues

Nothing on our Bushcraft Courses are compulsory, if you dont want to do a particular task that is not a problem

Private Courses are catered for, as long as there is 4 or more in the group, Private groups can also pick their own dates as long as they are available, The course can also be tailored to suit the group with adding or taking away any activity, Very popular for Stag Parties, Birthday, Anniversary etc etc

Before embarking on any of our Wilderness Survival Courses you will require a kit list, You will not need to go out shopping for expensive items before you arrive to us, Most of the kit list you will already have maybe for the exception of sleeping bag, rucksack or mess tins, I am sure you will be able to borrow from a friend if you dont have these items yourself,

If you are disabled don't be put off at the first hurdle, email us with details of your disablement and we will let you know if it is possible to take a Wilderness Survival Course with us,
 

• Our Instructors are CRB checked,
• HSE 1st Aid Trained
• Level 2 Hygiene Trained
• Trapping & Snaring Licensed Holder
• Knife Dealers License
• We are a member of IOL (The Institute of Outdoor Learning)
• We have £5,000,000 Public Liability Insurance and £100,000 omissions Insurance
   

We also keep in continuous contact with you after you have booked a Survival Course ensuring that you arrive safely and leave us with the minimum of trouble,

We have our own Survival School premises in which you and the rest of your course members  will meet, Here you will be able to have tea, coffee, hot chocolate etc, leave valuables in the safe, WC facilities and get changed if need be, get a light lunch before setting off into the Wilderness, 
 

With many years of experience in Corporate and Private Tuition, We are now open to the public to allow individual people or groups to gain the same knowledge and skills, Drawing on many years experience gained in the military and other services our Survival Training Instructors will take you on your chosen Outdoor Survival Course

These courses can be tailored to suit specific requirements based on your needs,

We have secure vehicle parking facilities, manned 24 hours a day covered by cctv at our Survival School, All courses start from this location, and proceed either on foot or transport provided by our Survival School,
 

PICK UP SERVICE

We also offer a collection service from the closest bus station, train station, ferry terminal or airport, You will be collected by one of our Range Rovers, Provided this service is requested well in advance of your Course,

Full equipment list and information leaflets will be despatched when your booking form and payment are received,

Course places are limited, and fill up suprisingly quick, so place your booking early to avoid disappointment, as we will not overdo client numbers on Survival Courses,

This is Survival Training at its best,

On your Survival Course whichever you choose, you will work with the animals which roam the land, It will be your choice as to whether you eat them or not,

You will be provided with proper food and not expected to get by on what you can gather or catch, Although it is in your interests to at least taste what you prepare,

We do not use ration packs as a food subsitute, we use real food, that way you get to experience different foods, You will learn how to do fire by friction, Survival Shelters, trapping and snaring game, plus lots more,

You're not here for punishment, You're here to gain knowledge and experience,

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Survival Courses
 

For more Information Contact: email    Jan     or phone:  01292 531675   or 07753313906

Hillend House
Waterside by Patna
Ayr
KA6 7JH