Woodland Ways

Woodland Ways A well established and well respected Bushcraft Course Provider based in the UK, operating Globally
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Woodland Ways is the largest provider of adult and family based Bushcraft & Survival Courses in the United Kingdom, we also retail equipment online and operate the Woodland Ways World of Bushcraft Centre, a completely unique experience store in Bakewell. We offer a gigantic range of bushcraft & survival training courses, delivered by Full Time Instructors, both in the United Kingdom and overseas. Because we are full time we are also renown as the busiest Survival Course provider in the UK with the frequency of our courses.

Could a familiar British woodland tree make something that tastes surprisingly like chocolate?In his latest blog, Mark e...
18/09/2026

Could a familiar British woodland tree make something that tastes surprisingly like chocolate?

In his latest blog, Mark explores an unusual foraging experiment using the seeds of the lime tree, or Tilia. Once roasted, the seeds develop a warm, nutty aroma with flavours that sit somewhere between hazelnut, mocha and dark chocolate.

Mark tried two versions: one made with butter and another using coconut oil, honey and a little salt. Both produced an enjoyable woodland treat, but the coconut-oil version proved the favourite when he shared the finished chocolates with the Woodland Wayer group during their Autumn Forage.

The blog takes you through the whole process, from identifying and responsibly harvesting the seeds to roasting, grinding and shaping the finished chocolates. It’s another good example of the sort of experimentation that can turn a familiar woodland plant into something quite unexpected.

If you enjoy discovering new ways to use wild foods, Mark’s latest blog is well worth a look.

How to Make Lime (Linden) "Chocolate" https://woodland-ways.co.uk/blogs/bushcraft-blog/how-to-make-lime-linden-chocolate










Now back on home soil, Davie and Patrick have been in Sweden, delivering our Canoeing and Campcraft expedition Often imi...
17/09/2026

Now back on home soil, Davie and Patrick have been in Sweden, delivering our Canoeing and Campcraft expedition

Often imitated, this expedition looks to build your confidence with various bushcraft skills, as well as show you new skills to make life more comfortable.

The canoe is the perfect vehicle to transport us through this remote wilderness environment, and Sweden offers us a stunning location with plentiful resources.

We explored lots of projects including (but not limited to!):

🪵 Carving projects
🫐 Foraging
⛺ Camp craft and expedition camp skills
🛶 Canoe expedition skills
🦞 Crayfish trapping
🥅 Net making
🧶 Nalbinding
🔥 Fire lighting
🧅 Open fire cooking
🔪 Knife making

There's so much more too, and it's arranged in a way to encourage you to get the most out of it, while also giving you flexibility on how you want to enjoy your trip.

The experience of the Woodland Ways team in this environment promotes unparalleled learning opportunities in a safe and relaxing manner, based on time served hands on experience.

The group made many memories, and gelled well to manage the day to day admin of an expedition camp. All the water used has to be filtered and boiled, all cooking done on open fire meaning plenty of firewood collecting and processing. The food fantastic, and the crafts were plentiful with some excellent results for people to take home, use and build on. And to round off the trip? A final group dinner of meatballs, and a proper Scandinavian breakfast supplied by our Swedish family hosts.

A huge thank you to those who joined us this year, it was a blast! Here's a small snapshot of what this year's trip looked like, make sure you book on to see what next year's looks like!

For more information on our Sweden Canoeing and Campcraft expedition, head to the link below! 👇

https://woodland-ways.co.uk/products/canoeing-and-camp-craft-sweden?_pos=1&_psq=Sweden&_psid=0595e4708&_ss=e

The mouth-watering ideas for autumn wild food recipes and practical uses sparked some great conversations last Sunday! L...
17/09/2026

The mouth-watering ideas for autumn wild food recipes and practical uses sparked some great conversations last Sunday!
Learning how to identify edible plants and turn them into fantastic dishes is always fun. The absolute highlight was rolling up our sleeves to prepare a collaborative lunch where everyone could taste the wild plants and ingredients we had just harvested.
Do you see yourself trying out these new skills, then join our Autumn or Spring Foraging Courses.







Sometimes we get the privilege of being asked to give someone a special one off weekend - something they will remember f...
13/09/2026

Sometimes we get the privilege of being asked to give someone a special one off weekend - something they will remember for a long time. This weekend we hope we delivered exactly that for a soon to be married gentleman and his friends. He had no idea what had been planned!
It was a fun filled joyous weekend of laughter, a few of the ‘required’ stag challenges - full on feasting with our special woodland ways flavour alongside a number of activities that the stag and his friends will reminisce about for a long time.
We wish Alexy a very happy future.

Have you ever looked at a simple piece of kit and thought, “I wonder if I could make one of those?”That was the starting...
11/09/2026

Have you ever looked at a simple piece of kit and thought, “I wonder if I could make one of those?”

That was the starting point for Andy’s latest blog, after he realised he didn’t have a blanket pin while out in the hills around Edinburgh. Rather than doing without, he decided to make one using what he had with him: some brass rod, a few basic hand tools, a piece of birch and the poll of his axe as a hammer.

It’s a great example of the mindset behind bushcraft. You don’t necessarily need a workshop full of specialist equipment. Sometimes it’s about looking at the tools and materials you do have and working out what they can be used for.

Andy takes us through the process of turning that simple piece of brass into a working penannular brooch, including the fiddly little details involved in making the pin and shaping the curled ends. He also reflects on why making something yourself can be far more rewarding than simply buying the finished item.

And there’s something particularly satisfying about knowing that the next time he needs a blanket pin, he knows he can make one.

Read Andy’s latest blog, How to Guide... Making a Penannular Brooch (Blanket Pin), here https://woodland-ways.co.uk/blogs/bushcraft-blog/how-to-guide-making-a-penannular-brooch-blanket-pin










Last weekend seen our Scottish woodland alive with the sights sounds and experiences of our award winning woodland ways ...
08/09/2026

Last weekend seen our Scottish woodland alive with the sights sounds and experiences of our award winning woodland ways weekend course

This weekend run by Ben Andy paul and Jon seen the group build shelters, learn the joys of fire by friction, cook a variety of game based and vegetarian meals over their central basecamp fire as well as a whole plethora of other woodland skills

A great weekend had by both students and staff alike

If these skills are something you'd like to learn why not have a look at our full range of courses and expeditions on our woodland ways website





What a fantastic Autumn Foraging day had with our 2026 Woodland Wayer intake was had hosted with Mark & Jay in our Oxfor...
06/09/2026

What a fantastic Autumn Foraging day had with our 2026 Woodland Wayer intake was had hosted with Mark & Jay in our Oxfordshire Woodland with 250 private acres at our disposal to explore all things foraging ID. Well done everyone on a fantastic day

The second part of the Woodland Wayer’s Buckskin and Leather module has taken place in the Derbyshire woods, with Barry ...
06/09/2026

The second part of the Woodland Wayer’s Buckskin and Leather module has taken place in the Derbyshire woods, with Barry guiding the group through the next stage of the process.

Continuing with the rawhide from the previous weekend, the participants worked through the stages needed to transform it into finished buckskin. There was plenty of hands-on work involved, and it was great to see the different approaches people took as they developed their own pieces. Some also took the opportunity to explore leather production and tanning, giving them an insight into the different ways animal hides can be transformed into useful and durable materials.

This is one of the things we particularly enjoy about the Woodland Wayer. It isn’t simply about learning a process and producing a finished item. The course gives participants the time to understand the materials, experiment with different techniques and develop the confidence to take those skills further themselves.

The Woodland Wayer is a two-year immersion in traditional woodland living, combining a wide range of practical skills with the time and opportunity to develop them properly.

Find out more about The Woodland Wayer here:
https://woodland-ways.co.uk/collections/1-2-year-courses/products/the-woodland-wayer










Folks might think it’s a little early to be thinking about Christmas However the foresters in the team are currently pre...
04/09/2026

Folks might think it’s a little early to be thinking about Christmas
However the foresters in the team are currently prepping in the Scottish woods for our winter axe and tree weekend and our wood processing

And if your thinking you might like a hand forged Swedish axe this Christmas

On both these courses students will get hands on a massive range of hults bruk axes
A try before you buy 😉

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Who's out having an adventure this weekend?Looking back to this time last week, Patrick, Jon, Michaela and Ben were gett...
04/09/2026

Who's out having an adventure this weekend?

Looking back to this time last week, Patrick, Jon, Michaela and Ben were getting ready for a Saturday in the woods and a Sunday on the water.

Our Bushcraft Fundamentals course gives you the chance to explore the core skills of Bushcraft with highly experienced instructors, without having to commit to a full weekend. Exploring Fire, Shelter, Water and Food, you gain practical skills with hands on training.

On the Introduction to Moving Water Canoe Journey course, we take to the river Derwent to explore the skills we use in the UK and overseas on our canoeing expeditions. Whether is the Harkan river in Sweden, or the Yukon in Canada, or elsewhere, these foundation skills pave the way for an immersive journey. We look at the basic canoe manoeuvring skills, how to read the river, and what precautions to take on a proper adventure. The flow of the Derwent offers a fantastic training ground, with beautiful views, peace, and some bouncy water to enjoy.

Check out our website for more details and the dates for the next courses - and get booked on!

Thanks again to all those who have attended our courses.

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Holly House Barn, Bakewell Road, Rowsley
Matlock
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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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