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Weekend Survival Course

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About This Event

The Weekend Survival Course at Scorrier in St Ives is scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2026, commencing at 7:00 pm. This event provides participants with a range of workshops designed to enhance essential survival skills. Ideal for those eager to test their capabilities or simply enjoy an adventurous weekend away, the course benefits from diverse instructors and operates between 19:00 and 22:00. Participants can choose from a fee ranging between £165 and £180 per person, making it both accessible and exciting for all interested individuals.

Looking for a challenge, a memorable experience, or just to escape the daily grind? This course is for you, a Wild introduction to survival

Whether you're fascinated by the lost skills of our ancestors, want to reconnect with your teens, or need a convenient way to disappear your partner for a weekend (we won’t ask questions), this course is for you.

What to Expect

This immersive survival experience is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to wilderness living. You'll learn a wide range of bushcraft skills while enjoying a fantastic woodland adventure.

Expect hands-on learning, practical guidance, and plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow your confidence in the wild.

A Word About the Weather

We’re based in Cornwall, where the weather has a mind of its own. But as the old saying goes: there’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.

Important Info

Ages 16+ welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

This course includes the preparation of animals for food. If this isn't your thing, let us know—you’re very welcome to sit that element out.

Includes a Free Firelighting Kit worth £25 with every ticket sold!

Ready to rediscover your wild side?

Skills You’ll Learn

Throughout the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a wide variety of essential wilderness skills, including:

Tarpology – Master the art of shelter using tarps and knots for any condition.

Natural Shelter Building – Learn how to create effective shelters using only what nature provides.

Water Purification – Discover safe and reliable methods to source and purify drinking water.

Cutting Tool Use & Maintenance – Safely handle knives, saws, and axes—and keep them in top condition.

Natural Cordage – Make your own rope and string from plants and natural fibres.

Natural Navigation – Navigate confidently using the sun, stars, and signs from the land.

Foraging – Identify wild edible plants and understand responsible foraging practices.

Game Preparation – Learn how to prepare seasonal game, feather, fin and in fur.

Wild Cookery – Cook delicious, nourishing meals over the fire using traditional methods and foraged ingredients.

Fire-lighting Techniques – From sparks to flames: master fire by friction, flint & steel, and more.

Basic Animal Tracking – Recognise tracks, trails, and signs to understand what shares the woods with you.

These skills not only boost your self-reliance but also reconnect you with the rhythms and resources of the natural world.

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Frequently asked questions

Weekend Survival Course takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 19:00. The event runs until Sunday, 11 October 2026.

Weekend Survival Course is held at Scorrier in St Ives (The Woods, Redruth, TR15).

Tickets for Weekend Survival Course range from £165 to £180. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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