INTRODUCTION TO CAMPING

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This course is for anyone interested in learning the basics of what you might need to have a safe wild camping trip with the minimum knowledge and we will explain how you do not need to spend a lot of money on equipment and clothing.  On these courses you will be able to  discuss, look at, even get hands 

on with various types of equipment from tents, stoves, sleeping bags and rucksacks etc, all done in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You will also learn about other subjects including: How to get started, clothing, equipment, basic first aid kit contents, basic navigation skills, setting up a camp, camp hygiene and lots more. Learn about Leave No Trace.

What to bring:  Suitable outdoor clothing, such as good footwear, waterproof jacket and trousers.  

Bring a folding camping chair or similar for something to sit on.  

Also you will need to bring your own food and something to drink.

There are various types of the Introduction to camping courses.

2 day's with overnight stay, 10am - 4pm, £80.00 per person.

Full day, 6 hours, 10am - 4pm, £50.00 per person

Half day, 3 hours, 10am - 1pm, £45.00 per person

For the various courses arrival at location at 09.30am is appreciated.

Go to our calendar page for 2024/2025.

This will give you the dates and locations where they will be held at, we are hoping to have a full list covering 2024/2025 shortly. So please keep checking back as depending on circumstances we might move the courses/experiences about, even change the dates and locations. 

Note: we will supply tents, sleeping bags, cooking equipment etc for the 2 day with overnight stay courses.