Wicklow Bushcraft Adventure – Learn Survival Skills in Ireland

Tour Type: Outdoor Activities Tour Location: Glendalough Tour Operator: adventure.ie Tour Duration: 7 Hours

Discover essential wilderness survival skills on a hands-on Bushcraft Course set in the stunning Wicklow Mountains, Ireland. This full-day outdoor experience teaches practical skills like fire lighting, shelter building, and navigation in a real forest environment.

What can I expect

  • Learn traditional bushcraft and wilderness survival techniques
  • Build and maintain a fire using natural materials
  • Construct a basic survival shelter in woodland terrain
  • Practice safe knife handling and essential outdoor skills
  • Develop navigation awareness in the Wicklow Mountains
  • Enjoy expert instruction in a small group setting

Step away from modern distractions and immerse yourself in a practical Bushcraft Course in the Wicklow Mountains, one of Ireland’s most scenic outdoor regions. Designed for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts alike, this full-day survival skills experience introduces you to time-tested techniques used for centuries in the wild.

 

Led by experienced outdoor instructors, you will learn how to safely create fire without modern tools, identify suitable natural materials for shelter building, and understand the fundamentals of wilderness safety. The course takes place in woodland near Laragh and Glendalough in County Wicklow an area known for its rugged landscapes, dense forest, and rich natural heritage.

 

This Wicklow bushcraft experience is ideal for adventure seekers, corporate team-building groups, outdoor lovers, and anyone looking to build confidence in the wild. No prior experience is required just a willingness to get outdoors and learn practical survival skills.

Additional Information

Suitable for adults and older teenagers (minimum age may apply).

No prior bushcraft experience required.

Participants should wear weather-appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear.

This experience operates in most weather conditions unless deemed unsafe.

Moderate physical activity involved (walking on uneven woodland terrain).

Itinerary

Morning Session

 

Welcome briefing and safety overview

Introduction to bushcraft principles

Fire-lighting techniques using natural materials

 

 

Midday

 

Shelter construction workshop

Practical knife skills and safe tool handling

 

 

Afternoon Session

 

Navigation basics and environmental awareness

Group wrap-up and Q&A with instructors

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