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The Difference Between Bushcraft And Survival

The Difference Between Bushcraft And Survival

The Difference Between Bushcraft And Survival

A short interview we did recently for a blogging website on the differences between Bushcraft and the need for Survival training.

http://www.sumosurvival.com/episode-83-sumo-survival-bushcraft-podcast/

 

Keep up to date with our blog for more offers on our Bushcraft and Survival Courses in Scotland and North East England – We feature discounts and competitions regularly.

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  • I had one of the most memorable experiences of my life – I learned a lot, in the most beautiful of settings, with a knowledgeable and encouraging guide who also happened to be great company!

    — Mark Wareham

  • “I had an excellent weekend on the 3 day survival course. Lots of information and guidance from the highly knowledgeable instructors. Hard work but I highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in any outdoor activities”.

    — Steve Boag

  • Perfect 2 day survival course – really got to go to my extreme. From building shelter over fire and water acquisition to navigation and hazard water crossing! Everything right to the max and Neil is great guide / teacher.

    Thanks for the brilliant time and keep up the good work

    — Phillip Luther

  • Had a great 3 day course with Neal and Brad who were the instructors , learned loads of good techniques on navigation , fire lighting , shelter building and loads more finished off with an excellent wee refreshing dip in a nearby gorge . This is the place to come if your serious about outdoor survival. Cheers guys

    — Graham Stewart

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The real grafters behind BCS… 🐶🌿 It’s a tough lif The real grafters behind BCS… 🐶🌿

It’s a tough life being a survival dog - keeping an eye on the team, exploring the woods and making sure the hard work gets done! 😂🌲
Our last survival weekend of the year is underway! Our last survival weekend of the year is underway! 🌿🌲
We love hearing from people who have joined us on We love hearing from people who have joined us on our courses and seeing how they take the skills and knowledge they’ve learned out into their own adventures. 🌲🔥

Jim joined us two years ago for our 5 Day Survival Challenge, and it’s brilliant to see him still putting those skills and drills into practice when he’s out adventuring.

The best part of teaching survival skills? Seeing them used long after the course has finished. 💪
Just a couple of spaces left on our final foraging Just a couple of spaces left on our final foraging course of the year! 🍄🌿

Join us at Alvie on Sunday 11th October for a day out in the woods, learning to identify and forage a range of wild foods and building your confidence with what’s growing around you.

Our last one of the year - don’t miss it! 👀🌲
Due to popular demand we have added another Woodla Due to popular demand we have added another Woodland Skills Leader Course to the diary, that means now we are running this course on the following dates:

8th - 11th October 
23rd - 26th October 

Head to our website to find out more information and to book!🌿
POV: You’re on the 5 Day Survival Challenge with B POV: You’re on the 5 Day Survival Challenge with BCS 🌲🔥

A few shots from one of our participants who took on our 5 Day Survival Challenge earlier this month 💪

Five days of skills, challenges, problem-solving and putting survival techniques to the test - all while living outdoors and pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone.

Think you’ve got what it takes? 👀 Our 2027 dates will be out soon!
Woodland Skills Leader | 8th–11th October 🌲 Our W Woodland Skills Leader | 8th–11th October 🌲

Our Woodland Skills Leader course has a few spaces remaining!

A great opportunity to build your bushcraft skills while developing the confidence and knowledge to safely lead woodland activities.

Learn practical techniques including tool use, campfire management, shelter building and outdoor games, alongside effective teaching methods and proven risk management strategies.

Perfect for developing your existing skills and giving you the tools to confidently inspire others outdoors. 🔥🌿
🌿 Our final foraging course of the year! Join us 🌿 Our final foraging course of the year!

Join us on Sunday 11th October for our last foraging course of 2026.

As autumn settles in, the woodland has plenty to offer, making it the perfect time to get outdoors and learn more about the wild food growing around us. 🍂🌱

Spend the day developing your foraging knowledge, learning how to identify seasonal mushrooms and discovering how to make the most of what nature has to offer - all while building confidence in the outdoors.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us on a foraging course this year, this is your last chance for 2026! 🌲🔥
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