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Outdoor learning, bushcraft & skills for ages 8+.

Hands-on days in the woods around Oswestry 🌲
Fire • Shelters • Tools • First Aid • Confidence Outdoors
Courses, school sessions & bespoke events.

27/10/2026

Our Home Ed Woodland Academy runs weekly drop-off sessions for home-educated young people aged 8–16.

We keep the setup completely flexible - sessions run every week, but you can book individual dates or pick the sessions that best fit around your family’s routine.

It’s a practical, structured environment focused on building real outdoor capability, confidence, and community.

What we focus on across the term:
• Bushcraft & Woodcraft: Safe tool work, greenwood carving, and practical wilderness skills
• Target Archery: Range setup, shooting technique, and precision games
• Team Challenges: Practical problem-solving, shelter builds, and campfire cooking

A supportive, hands-on environment where young people get to work together, learn by doing, and make new friends outdoors.

Take a look at upcoming dates and book individual sessions on the site here:
https://www.woodlandroots.co.uk/home-ed-woodland-academy

23/10/2026

Did you know trees literally build their root anchors for the prevailing wind?

Here in Shropshire, our dominant gales blow from the south-west. Over decades, trees brace themselves by laying down extra wood and heavy root plates specifically against forces pulling from that direction.

When an unusual weather system brings strong gales from the north or east, it catches them unprepared. The tree simply doesn’t have the root structure on the opposite side to withstand forces coming from a different angle.

We saw this firsthand during Storm Darragh in 2024, where fierce north-westerly winds felled several large, well-established trees in our own woodland that had stood for decades.

With early-season storms like Storm Austen rolling through in autumn, the risk is even higher. Full canopies of leaves act like massive sails catching the gusting wind - placing immense pressure on roots that aren't anchored for that direction.

It’s a stark reminder of how dynamic woodland systems really are.

Stay safe out there! Have you noticed any unusual wind damage or fallen trees near you today?

22/10/2026

For outdoor instructors, forest school leaders, scout leaders, or anyone spending time in remote spaces, our Level 3 Outdoor First Aid (16-Hour / 2-Day) courses are running up at Treflach Farm.

It’s a fully accredited FAA Level 3 qualification, valid for all major outdoor NGB awards (ML, RCI, BCU, Forest School, etc.).

We cover the complete 16-hour syllabus, combining essential classroom theory with hands-on, scenario-based outdoor practice.
• CPR, AED & Life Support (in outdoor settings)
• Trauma Management (severe bleeding, shock, fractures & spinal alignment)
• Environmental Exposure (hypothermia, heat illness & weather exposure)
• Medical Conditions & Prolonged Casualty Care

Everything you need to manage real-world incidents when medical help is further away.

We also run private 1-day or 2-day group training directly for outdoor teams, schools, and workplaces.

Check upcoming public course dates or request group training details here:
https://www.woodlandroots.co.uk/outdoor-first-aid

20/10/2026

If you’re looking to master practical outdoor skills and build your confidence in the woods, our adult Bushcraft Full-Day and Hammock Overnight sessions are live on the site.

If you’ve joined us before, you’ll know we used to focus on ground shelters but for our upcoming adult overnights, we’re taking it up a notch with full hammock and tarp setups.

What we work through:
• Hammock & Tarp Rigging: Setting up a proper, weatherproof camp under the trees
• Firecraft & Friction: Master traditional fire-lighting techniques and woodcraft
• Tool Work & Carving: Safe tool selection, maintenance, and greenwood carving
• Campfire Cooking: Preparing and cooking meals directly over open flames

Small groups out in our private woodland camp. Focused, hands-on learning with plenty of time to enjoy the woods.

Take a look at upcoming dates and book your spot here.
Bushcraft Full-Day: https://www.woodlandroots.co.uk/bushcraft-full-day
Hammock Bushcraft Overnight: https://www.woodlandroots.co.uk/hammock-bushcraft-overnight

18/10/2026

Yesterday wrapped up our final scheduled full-day bushcraft course of the year, and what a way to finish!

We had a brilliant group of six join us in the woods who got stuck into everything - whether it was rigging up tarps and hammocks, having a go at friction fire lighting or using firesteels, and prepping fish and baking bannock bread on sticks over the fire. It was a great group to spend the day with, and having the autumn sun shining through the canopy made it even better. Huge thanks to Ian for co-instructing with me and keeping everything running smoothly.

While we're still kept busy with private group bookings over the coming months, that’s a wrap on our scheduled courses for this year. Our full-day courses will be back in Spring 2027, along with a full calendar of other sessions for the new season.

You can check out all the course details and keep an eye out for upcoming 2027 dates here:
https://www.woodlandroots.co.uk/bushcraft-full-day

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday and throughout the whole season!

15/10/2026

A quick update for parents asking about our Holiday Clubs.

We’re currently expanding our holiday club calendar for 2027 to fit in even more bushcraft, activities, and campfire cooking.

The exact dates aren't live on the booking system just yet, but you can register your interest on the website today.

Anyone on the list gets priority notification as soon as dates are available, giving you first refusal before they go public.

Drop your email on the site here to get on the list: https://www.woodlandroots.co.uk/holiday-clubs

13/10/2026

Looking for an outdoor birthday celebration for your child? We run 3.5-hour, fully supervised drop-off birthday parties across our Oswestry venues.

We take care of everything—from running all the activities and safety coaching to providing a hot campfire meal and toasted marshmallows over the fire pit.

You can choose between two themes:
• Woodland Bushcraft Adventure (Ages 7+ / Llanforda Estate): Shelter building, friction fire-lighting, and wilderness skills in the woods.
• Target Archery Challenge (Ages 8+ / Treflach Farm): Shooting stance, precision challenges, balloon pops, and range games.

Every party is structured as a complete drop-off experience led by at least two experienced, DBS-checked instructors - so parents can simply hand over, enjoy a break, and pick up at the end.

Weekend dates fill up quickly - check party packages, pricing, and enquire here: https://www.woodlandroots.co.uk/birthday-parties

13/10/2026

Massive thank you to everyone who took the time to like, share, tag friends, and enter our website relaunch giveaway over the weekend! The response has been incredible.

I put all the entries into the name generator, and as you can see in the video, we have a winner...

Huge congratulations to Tracy Hirst! You’ve won the £100 Woodland Roots voucher! 🎉

Drop me a quick direct message here or email me through the site, and I’ll get your voucher set up and sent over to you straight away.

For everyone else who entered or booked a session during the giveaway window—thank you so much for the support.

10/10/2026

If you want an outdoor activity you can actually do with your kids next year rather than watching from the sidelines, our new Family Bushcraft & Archery days are built for exactly that.

Landing in 2027, we’re bringing parents and kids (ages 8+) together at Treflach Farm for a practical, hands-on day out.

What we do:
• Target Archery: Shooting stance, technique, and range games on our new target range.
• Bushcraft: Real fire-lighting methods, basic shelter building, and campfire cooking.
• Proper quality time outdoors off screens.

Fully supervised with all gear provided. We keep numbers limited per session so every family gets proper time and coaching.

Check 2027 dates and grab your family spot here: https://www.woodlandroots.co.uk/family-bushcraft-archery-adventure

08/10/2026

Target Archery is officially coming to Woodland Roots next year! 🎯

Starting in 2027, we’re running 1-hour Have a Go archery sessions up at Treflach Farm. They’re built for absolute beginners (ages 8+), so whether you want to bring the family, come up with a friend, or try something new, it’s a completely relaxed setup.

What to expect:
• Full coaching from qualified Archery GB instructors
• All equipment and safety gear provided
• Plenty of time on the shooting line
• Target games to test your skills

Dates are now live on the site to view and book today: https://www.woodlandroots.co.uk/archery-have-a-go-sessions

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