Get Expert Instruction: Frontier Bushcraft Courses
Learn Bushcraft and Survival Skills at a Leading Bushcraft School
Firelighting on a bushcraft course
Our range of bushcraft courses has something to offer everyone – from day-walks to taster weekends to week-long full-immersion courses.
Even though many of our bushcraft training courses take place in easily-accessible country areas, the emphasis is very much on training in wilderness bushcraft skills. No matter whether you intend to use your skills in your local woods or further abroad, the bushcraft skills we teach are relevant and tested in the real world.
All of our course leaders have experience of applying their skills, knowledge and judgement in wild places. This brings a level of experience and realism to our training that is hard to find elsewhere.
Not only that, because we run expeditions in wild and remote parts of the world, we often come into contact with people who use bushcraft as a major part of their daily lives. We can bring back to our UK-based bushcraft courses a sensibility, practicality and philosophy of using these skills for real, of living by them and depending upon them. We therefore teach bushcraft skills in a way that is realistic, pragmatic, without romantic embellishment and extremely practical.
Voted One of the Best Bushcraft Schools
Frontier Bushcraft has rapidly become recognised as one of the leading bushcraft schools in the UK. We were recently voted amongst the top three schools in the country in Bushcraft & Survival Magazine’s Best in Bushcraft Awards 2011.
Benefit from our Highly Effective Teaching Methodology
Our training methods are simple and proven
Throughout our courses, key skills are taught in a structured way:
- techniques are first introduced, explained and demonstrated;
- you will be given the opportunity to practice under the watchful eyes of the instructors;
- throughout the course, techniques are built upon and added to;
- you will come back to core techniques repeatedly;
- in approaching techniques from various angles and using them in different situations, the aim is to turn technique into skill.
Contact time with instructors is high
To help maintain excellent quality instruction we keep the maximum number of participants on Frontier Bushcraft courses low and the instructor-to-student ratio high.
Our teaching style is friendly and open
We believe knowledge is for sharing. We hope you will squeeze as much as you possibly can from our instructors during your time with us.
The aim of our bushcraft courses is for you to not only see the techniques, or even just ‘have a go’, but to fully participate in learning to apply them in a realistic way.
Practice does indeed make perfect!
The skills and knowledge of bushcraft are carried in your mind and in your muscles.
Only through directly applying knowledge and practising skills will you make them your own.
We look forward to helping you achieve as much as possible in your time with us.
What Our Clients Say
“If there’s anyone out there trying to decide which company to choose, to either introduce them to, or to further their bushcraft knowledge, then I can wholeheartedly recommend Frontier Bushcraft.” Adrian Burt.
“If anyone is hesitating about doing a course with Frontier Bushcraft I would wholeheartedly recommend it. Paul has that rare gift of combining superb knowledge with an easy going teaching ability.” Gary Waidson.
“If anyone has a ‘bucket list’ or wish list; a day with Paul ‘out in the woods’ has got to be on it! You will be very hard pushed to find a better practitioner or instructor in the UK.” Mark Hotson.
“I highly recommend spending time with Paul on one of his courses. I came away from the experience abundant with enthusiasm, full of knowledge and with a great respect for Paul and his teaching methods. You actually don’t notice you are learning. This is the sign of a great teacher, and a person who is in tune with those people around them.” Matt Batham.
“For anybody considering doing something similar, whilst I do not want to sound like I’m on commission, this is worth every penny. The time spent with friends and children is really very special and the laughter and knowledge lasts a lifetime. My advice, stop thinking about it and just book it!” Simon Holdsworth.
“I would like to thank Paul Kirtley of Frontier Bushcraft for an absolutely awesome weekend. There was one problem with the weekend…. It went far too quickly. This made going back to the office A REAL CHORE, let me tell you. We shall definitely be doing another weekend course but next time adding some wild game into it. Thanks once again Paul for a brill weekend.” Marcus Hackney.
Success! Photo: Paul Kirtley.
Find Out More About Our Bushcraft Courses Today:
Bushcraft and Survival Foundation Course (1-day)
The Bushcraft and Survival Foundation Course is an engaging, hands-on and fun day in the woods learning bushcraft survival skills. We cover an important range of techniques and knowledge that will help you to provide your basic needs and to stay safe while in the outdoors.
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Bushcraft Walk in the Woods (1-day)
This guided bushcraft walk through beautiful woodland provides a deeper understanding of the natural resources available to you and how you can use them.
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Bushcraft Essentials Course (2 days)
Bushcraft Essentials is for those who wish to learn as much as possible in the shortest possible time. The emphasis is very much on practical application rather than theory. In return for applying yourself, you will gain a skill-set which is extremely enabling.
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Frontier Bushcraft Taster Course (3 days)
Our popular 3-day taster course is an enjoyable introduction to the many facets of bushcraft, touching on a broader range of subjects than our Bushcraft Essentials Course. The whole course is run outdoors and is designed to be hands-on and fun.
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Elementary Wilderness Bushcraft Course (6 days)
The Elementary Wilderness Bushcraft Course provides comprehensive training in the cornerstone skills of bushcraft. An in-depth course over 6-days.
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Junior Elementary Bushcraft Course (5 days)
The Frontier Bushcraft Junior Elementary Bushcraft Course is a challenging, fun and enabling bushcraft course for young people. Closely modelled on our adult Elementary Wilderness Bushcraft Course, the Junior Elementary Bushcraft Course delivers a comprehensive syllabus of core bushcraft skills.
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Intermediate Wilderness Bushcraft Course (6 days)
The Intermediate Wilderness Bushcraft Course starts where most bushcraft courses finish. Extending and expanding on bushcraft fundamentals, this course will allow you to take your skills and knowledge to the next level and gain an increased understanding of bushcraft.
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Tracking and Nature Awareness Course (6 days)
The Frontier Bushcraft Tracking and Nature Awareness course is designed to teach you the observation and tracking methodologies you need to know to become a really good tracker.
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Bushcraft Refresher Course (5 Days)
Perhaps it’s a while since you attended a bushcraft course. Maybe you haven’t had the opportunity to practice skills as much as you’d like? Maybe you are you preparing for another course that requires you to rely on these skills? Throughout the structured programme of this course, our seasoned instructors will be on hand to troubleshoot your technique and help fill in gaps in your knowledge.
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Private and Bespoke Bushcraft Courses
For groups, we can provide the above bushcraft courses on a private basis. We can also work with you to create bespoke training courses, trips and events tailored to your specific needs and objectives.
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Bushcraft Course Gift Vouchers
It can be hard to buy the right gift. Our gift certificates make great presents and are easy to use. We have a number of options available to help you keep within your budget, gift a specific bushcraft experience or keep things flexible for the recipient.
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