“Whether it’s whittling away carving a spoon, mastering that ‘caveman style’ friction fire-lighting method, or weaving willow traps…..there’s something for everyone!” – Dustin James (Founder & Chief Instructor)
Treat a family member, friend or loved one to a unique woodland experience learning about bushcraft & survival. Choose from any of our courses, or email us your requGIFT VOUCHER £150est.
“…I just loved the enthusiasm and knowledgeable tuition the instructors had. The course was well varied, covering a range of subjects all of which were enjoyable and hands-on. Awesome woodland, shelters, and such a friendly team!…”
Mark Bowes
“…Being a ‘city-dweller’ it was an absolute blast spending 24hrs in the woods, learning how to use natures recources for not only shelter building but also foraging for food, butchering wild game, and cooking on an open fire!…”
Lydia & Jamie Easton

Click on any of the options above to learn about who we are, the courses we offer, and please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss how West country Bushcraft can help you rediscover the magic of the Great British outdoors!
Our course content can include;
Fire-lighting
Large & small game butchery including trapping methods
Foraging
Wild cooking
Meat preservation (smoking)
Hide tanning (preserving animal skins)
Shelter building
Cordage
Basket weaving
Assault course
Wood carving (basic utensils, whistles, jewellery)
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US…
At Westcountry Bushcraft we love to share our passion for the outdoors and remind people of how much nature has to offer. We have a range of courses aimed to accommodate a fantastic learning experience for families, schools, corporates, and private individuals. Whether you are a complete new-comer or have some previous experience; you’ll leave us having learned a wealth of knowledge on how to live and prosper in an outdoor environment. We are based in the heart of Somerset and offer courses all around the historic counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.
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Our woodland camp hidden away in the heart of Somerset consists of several shelters (as featured on the Bushcraft Tools YouTube channel) and has seating for up to 60 persons. Explore the parachute covered campfire areas, various shelters, woodland ponds, a ‘low ropes’ assault course and more…

BUSHCRAFT DAYS
LEARN THOSE WILDERNESS SKILLS YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN

STAG / HEN DO
GETTING MARRIED? ENJOY YOUR STAG / HEN DO IN OUR WOODS

TEAM BUILDING
BRING YOUR TEAM TOGETHER WITH OUR BUSHCRAFT CHALLENGES