This is a fun activity in Bristol
Step into the woods and explore the essentials of shelter rigging and knot-work in this hands-on bushcraft session. Over four hours, you’ll explore a range of knots, hitches, and wraps to create ridge lines, put up shelters, make dens, and even rope bridges. We’ll also look at how to pack your camp down and neatly store your cord and kit ready for rapid deployment the next time you’re out.
A tarp can easily be thrown up to create shelter, and it makes a great instant base of operations for collecting wood, carving, cooking, and so on. Den-building is usually a longer-term activity, but we’ll look at the basics so you can easily take on a project of your own.
**What to expect:**
- Learn a range of camp knots.
- Use the knots in context in a camp set-up.
- Explore temporary shelter options when it’s raining.
- Learn lashing techniques for stretchers, ladders, chairs, benches, and dens.
- Enjoy a ramble through the woods to forage raw materials and soak up the outdoors.
This experience is perfect for kids, adults, or families learning together. You’ll walk away with not just practical skills but also greater confidence in enjoying the outdoors, rain or shine.
Please bring a snack, lunch, and a drink, and be prepared for a good walk in nature. My friendly, well-behaved dog usually joins us too—let me know if that’s an issue. She's super sweet and well-behaved, and she loves these sessions as much as any of us.
