For many, winter means less time outside, but it doesn’t have to stop you completely. Yes, if you are juggling work and family commitments around your time out in the woods, the reduced daylight hours can make it feel more limiting and restrictive. But you have a head torch, right? It sounds flippant doesn’t it,…
Sloes are the fruit of the Blackthorn, so can be found amongst British hedgerows, woodland and scrubland. The amount of sloes found is very dependant on the weather in the spring and summer before they are ripe. If the weather has been hot and dry, then the sloes will be small, shrivelled and sparse. But…
The Beech is a genus of deciduous trees in the Fagaceae family. A common sight amongst established woodland, hedgerows and parkland, especially through the South East of England. Beech trees prefer a slightly damp environment with well drained soil, but don’t fair too well with hard winter frosts. This is thought to be the reason…
In the world of bushcraft, fire is an essential element. It provides warmth, light, a means of cooking, and the ability to purify water. One of the key skills to master in bushcraft is the art of starting a fire using natural materials. While modern fire lighting materials are readily available, there is a certain…
We’ve been having some impressive summer weather recently. Nice if you can sit and relax. But what about those of us who work out in it? Or what if you are on expedition? And is it REALLY that important to stay cool? Our bodies are constantly working hard to maintain our internal temperature at around…
In a survival situation foraging is obviously an essential skill, so it is good to have a deep understanding of what is safe to eat, where to find it and when it’s in season. But in a non-survival situation foraging also has great benefits. Not only can you provide your body with some great nourishment,…
Nettles are packed with nutrients, especially high in beneficial vitamins and minerals – Vitamins A, B Complex, C & K, along with Potassium, Calcium and Iron. The best nettles to forage are the young leaves in spring. They are far more tender, tasty and packed with nutrients. Older leaves can be eaten, but will be…
The humble sleeping bag. Often overlooked, under appreciated, but a very valuable piece of kit. Get it right and you have a warm, restful night to recharge for the next day of adventures. But get it wrong, and wow! You’re in for a long cold night of shivering and discomfort, or worse. Sleep is an…
Mistletoe features in Druid, Greek and Norse mythology in varied connotations but kissing under the mistletoe links back to the plant being a symbol of fertility. Hanging the plant in your doorway was said to bring a fertile and prosperous New Year, and traditionally the recipient of the kiss received good luck. It is thought…
The distinctive Silver Birch (Betula pendula) is not only a beautiful sight amongst the woodland, heath and plantations, but it has some fantastic bushcraft uses too. Its distinctive white/silver bark that gives it its name, and makes it easy to identify, is a common sight as far North as Lapland and far South as Spain….
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