Courses & Training
Practical outdoor courses and recognised training delivered in real outdoor environments.
At Woodland Roots, we offer a small, carefully designed range of outdoor courses and training, led by experienced instructors and delivered in real outdoor environments.
From bushcraft and camp skills to professional outdoor first aid qualifications, every course is hands-on, well run, and thoughtfully delivered.
Courses take place in our private woodland near Oswestry or are delivered at suitable outdoor sites, depending on the course and group.
Bushcraft Courses
Hands-on woodland courses focused on practical skills, confidence, and time well spent outdoors.
These courses are ideal if you’re looking to learn core bushcraft skills, spend time outdoors, and develop confidence in a calm, supportive woodland setting.
Bushcraft Half-Day
A relaxed introduction to essential bushcraft skills, designed to build confidence through hands-on learning.
Ideal for beginners — no prior experience needed.
Half day · £49 per person
Bushcraft Full-Day
A full day immersed in practical bushcraft skills and techniques, taught at a steady, supportive pace.
Suitable for beginners and those looking to build on existing skills.
Full day · £99 per person
Cook and Camp
An overnight woodland experience focused on campcraft, outdoor cooking, and spending time learning and living outdoors.
Suitable for beginners — no prior bushcraft or camping experience required.
Overnight · From £149 per person
Training
Recognised outdoor training for people who work, lead, or spend extended time outdoors.
Suitable for individuals, schools, organisations, and workplaces.
These courses focus on practical skills, decision-making, and competence in real outdoor environments, and are delivered by instructors with extensive outdoor experience.
Emergency Outdoor First Aid (Level 3)
A one-day outdoor first aid qualification for enthusiasts, volunteers, and those spending time outdoors, focused on managing incidents and emergencies until professional help arrives.
Training covers essential emergency response skills including casualty assessment, CPR, bleeding, shock, and incident management, with learning delivered outdoors wherever possible.
Ofqual-regulated qualification awarded by First Aid Awards Ltd (FAA).
1 day (8 hours) · Level 3 qualification · £99 per person
Outdoor First Aid (Level 3)
A comprehensive two-day outdoor first aid qualification for those responsible for others in outdoor and remote environments, where emergency medical assistance may be delayed.
Training focuses on extended casualty care, realistic outdoor scenarios, and decision-making in challenging environments, with learning delivered outdoors wherever possible.
Ofqual-regulated qualification awarded by First Aid Awards Ltd (FAA).
2 days (16 hours) · Level 3 qualification · £149 per person