Foraging in the UK
Foraging in the UKAn Introduction and Tips on Getting Started Foraging – a steep learning curve It is with good reason that those starting their bushcraft journey often find foraging…
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Navigating at Night
Navigating at Night Walking at night is a wonderful experience, particularly if there’s a full moon. The landscape takes on a very different context and what was once familiar becomes…
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How to Navigate Accurately on a River in the UK
How to Navigate Accurately on a River in the UK River navigation can be difficult. It’s often hard to see what is around you, due to your low-down position, and…
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Navigate Without a Map
The abilities to find north, navigate short distances and tell the time of day without a map, compass or watch are key bushcraft skills. In this latest blog, we will…
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Natural Navigation in the UK
The natural world has been helping people find their way since the paleolithic era, and it’s been helping animals to do the same for even longer. This is still the case,…
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Foraging Along Scotland’s Rivers
Foraging is a fantastic way to either support yourself or to supplement your meals. The latter is especially true when on a long distance canoe trip across some of Scotland’s…
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Reading the River
Canoeing is one of the best ways of exploring the wilds. More than that though it enables you to relax; to linger and to sit back. It connects us to…
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How to Source and Purify Water
Sourcing and purifying water when on a long canoe trip or out wild camping in the UK can be a challenge. But, the ability to purify water is not only…
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Packing for a Long Canoe Trip
There is little better than getting away from it all and paddling the rivers of beautiful Scotland. However, knowing what to pack for a long canoe trip (and keeping your kit…
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Hypothermia – Signs and Prevention
Hypothermia Hypothermia can be a killer out on the trail. It arises when the body’s core temperature drops too far below its normal temperature of 37 degrees. In this blog…
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