Bushcraft Blog
Useful skills, field notes and stories from the woods.
Practical guides, course stories and ideas from Devon and Cornwall Bushcraft — covering fire, foraging, tracking, family bushcraft and traditional outdoor skills.
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Fire lighting, campcraft, shelter and practical woodland skills.
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Wild-food awareness, identification and responsible harvesting.
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Ideas and experiences for getting families outside and learning together.
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How to Plan a Corporate Team Building Day in Devon
A practical guide to planning a corporate team building or company away day in Devon, from group size and objectives to activities, facilities and weather.
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The Primitive Huntsman: Craft a Bow, Knap Flint & Butcher a Deer in Devon’s Woods
This is bushcraft from first principles. No shortcuts. No ready-made kit. Just woodland materials, traditional techniques and two full days to turn raw resources into tools, skills and food. On 19–20 September 2026, Devon and Cornwall Bushcraft joins forces with Devonshire Longbows for a brand-new course at Yurtcamp Devon, Liverton. You’ll craft a green hazel…
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The Ultimate Guide to Family Bushcraft: Summer Adventures in Devon & Cornwall
Family bushcraft in Devon and Cornwall: shelter building, fire lighting, foraging and practical outdoor skills, plus ways to book a private family experience.
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Basic Mantracking Skills: How to Read the Trail in Devon
Learn the fundamentals of mantracking in Devon: footprints, track lines, subtle ground sign, observation and trail reading, with routes into practical tracking training.
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Looking For Wild Food? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Foraging for Beginners
Nature is a supermarket without the checkout queues. You just need to know where to look. Walking through the woods isn't just exercise; it is a treasure hunt. Foraging for beginners is about more than finding free snacks. It is about reconnecting with the land. It is a fundamental part of bushcraft skills. But before…
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7 Mistakes You’re Making with Fire Lighting Skills (and How to Fix Them)
Seven common fire-lighting mistakes and practical ways to fix them, from wet wood and poor tinder preparation to airflow and fire lays.
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