Bushcraft Blog

To compile a set of tools that you can use when in the woods to make items, kit and furniture there are certain things that will make life easier. Most...

In my next few blogs, I will be taking a closer look at birch and its uses, our two native species being silver birch (Betula pendula) and downey birch (Betula...

There are possibly three reasons why I am writing this particular blog at this particular stage of my apprentice journey. Firstly, as a bit of a pep talk to myself....

As a Bushcraft Instructor and Head of Courses for Woodland Ways I get to do a vast array of activities throughout the year. In fact, it’s one of the things...

I am fairly new to the Woodland Ways team. So, I thought you might like to know, how did I become an apprentice and what is it like being a...

Hello there, I hope you enjoy this little “How To” article I have been using the Snugpak under blanket and quilt when in my hammock for many years now and...

Before becoming an apprentice instructor, I like many others who choose to take this path, may have attended a number of courses with Woodland Ways. One of those courses for...

At the time of writing this blog it’s that wonderful time of year when the willow trees are giving up their bark freely for use in crafts and cordage. I...

Like most bushcrafters, I occasionally like to search YouTube to find videos to watch when I’m looking to improve or learn new skills. Recently one of the things I’ve been...

Last time in my blog I took you all on the late Woden’s dog walk, which I would regularly take him on in the springtime. Now we can carry on...

In this blog I will be taking you through my process of belt making however I must say, on this occasion, it is more a case of assembling shop bought...

Giant hogweed – Heracleum mantegazzianum is often talked about, seldom seen in the flesh let alone appreciated for its statuesque beauty. Many bush crafters and foragers, will be much better...