Bushcraft Courses in Devon
Bushcraft courses in Devon, taught in real woodland.
Hands-on woodland courses in fire, shelter, tracking, campcraft and traditional skills — taught in a practical, welcoming way.
Established in 2018, Devon and Cornwall Bushcraft has a 5.0 rating from 43 Google reviews (September 2026). Learn with experienced instructors in real woodland near Liverton.
Practical bushcraft, not classroom theory
Our bushcraft courses are built around learning by doing. You’ll see techniques demonstrated clearly, then have time to practise them yourself with an instructor on hand to answer questions and help you build confidence.
Fire
Understand tinder, kindling, fuel preparation, ignition methods and safe fire management.
Shelter & Campcraft
Learn how site choice, shelter principles and good camp organisation make time outdoors more comfortable and capable.
Tracking
Develop awareness of tracks, signs and disturbances so the landscape starts to reveal more information.
Woodland Skills
Depending on the session, explore cordage, carving, green woodworking, safe tool use and other traditional skills.
Beginners are welcome. You don’t need to arrive knowing the terminology or already owning specialist kit.
Who are the courses for?
- Complete beginners wanting a proper introduction
- Outdoor enthusiasts developing existing skills
- Families looking for a shared woodland experience
- Groups, clubs and organisations
- Anyone looking for a memorable outdoor experience or gift
Our approach is friendly and inclusive. The aim is to understand techniques, practise them properly and leave with skills you can continue developing.
“A relaxed and totally wonderful day spent in the woods. Learnt loads and will be back for more.”
Participant review, March 2022 — Tripadvisor
Looking for a bushcraft course near you?
If you are searching for bushcraft courses near you, our Devon woodland training is designed for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts from across Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West. These are practical, hands-on bushcraft courses covering fire lighting, shelter building, campcraft, tracking, safe tool use and traditional woodland skills rather than classroom-only tuition.
Start with an introduction to bushcraft if you want broad foundations in fire, shelter and campcraft. If you have a particular interest, look at our survival, tracking and foraging courses, or a traditional-skills weekend such as The Primitive Huntsman. The programme changes through the year, so check current dates before choosing. Private sessions can focus on your group’s interests and experience.
Choose how you want to learn
Scheduled Courses
Join one of our advertised dates and learn alongside other people with an interest in the outdoors.
Private Sessions
Arrange a session around your family or small group, preferred skills and available dates.
Group Events
Bring practical bushcraft activities to a team, organisation or larger organised group.
Looking for something more specific? Explore survival courses in Devon, foraging courses or tracking and mantracking. For a deeper traditional-skills weekend, see The Primitive Huntsman and read about the September weekend. Our About page explains more about the instructors and qualifications.
Ready to learn something useful?
Browse the next available dates or tell us which skills you want to develop.