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The Art of Fire

Lighting fires using modern and primitive methods

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Immersive Bushcraft experiences in the Chilterns - Bushcraft with David Willis provides fun, informative and educational courses that teach wilderness living skills, nature connection and woodland crafts, with activities to suit all ages, abilities and needs!

Location

Scheduled courses and events are provided in the Chilterns, Buckinghamshire, and just a short drive from neighbouring home counties Hertfordshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, or a train ride from London on the Metropolitan or Chiltern Line, the local station being Chalfont & Latimer.

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The coolest kettle - yes really, once it was shiny The coolest kettle - yes really, once it was shiny, it's stainless steel gleaming bright, but a happy kettle is a black kettle, it shows it's love of many a campfire, its curvy handle is nice to hold, and with a gentle fire that caresses its bottom, its seldom to hot to grasp, once in a while is scoured inside, removed the scale from hard water, and then at last, it's back to the campfire it goes, a we enjoy another brew. No not an advert, just an ode to a fine kettle, that was gifted to me a few years ago by the fab folks at @petromax.original - thank you, many folks have enjoyed a brew thanks to you 🙏 #kettleblack #campfire #teakettle #lifeoutdoors #learningoutsidetheclassroom #chilternexperience #chilterns #bushcraft #petromax #kettle #campfirekettle
Oh what a beautiful morning - the moon is rising, Oh what a beautiful morning - the moon is rising, the sun will follow soon, as we near the winter solstice... #sunrise #moonrise #redsky
Magic - gazing into those flickering flames, watch Magic - gazing into those flickering flames, watching the wispy smoke, listening to the crackles, the magic of a campfire, it sure makes you feel good 💚 and good for campfire conversations too 🤔 #campfiremagic #slowmo #campfire #chilternhills #chilternexperience #campfireconversations
Simply beautiful in the woods today - fortunate th Simply beautiful in the woods today - fortunate that the storm that ravaged so much of the country, had calmed by the time it reached the Chilterns, and despite the crazy weather my woodland camp and tarpaulin roof weathered well, despite the gusty winds and heavy rain. For those who are curious, it's a big tarp from the guys at @ddhammocks I bought it a couple of years ago, and it's going strong and certainly proved its worth 🙂 #ddhammocks #tarpshelter #bushcraftshelter #forestschoolshelter #chilternswoodland #learningoutsidetheclassroom #ltoc #bushcraft
A lovely morning in the woods teaching - we made a A lovely morning in the woods teaching - we made a brew, set up and chilled in hammocks, and then prepared and pan fried pheasant and bacon, and munched them in tortilla wraps. #chilternswoodland #learningoutsidetheclassroom #lotc #SEND #campfire #kettleblack #autumncolours #lifeinthewoods #natureconnection
Leaves - autumnal leaves illuminated in the woods, Leaves - autumnal leaves illuminated in the woods, at the end of the day, early evening darkness descends, and time to play and shine a light on the wonderful autumn leaves 💚
Sunshine - lovely to see the sun shine through the Sunshine - lovely to see the sun shine through the woodland canopy, the leaves all shades of bronze, yellow and copper, many now a crispy carpet just awaiting to be crunched and some joyful kicking. Sitting quietly, I hear the occasional crackle from the remains of the campfire, and the sound of a leaf gently landing on the blanket of leaves. It's peaceful here in the woods - oh to spend more times like these. #naturesrythm #woodlandcamp #sunshine #chilternhills #lifeinthewoods #autumncolours
Slowing down, peacefully watching flames caressing Slowing down, peacefully watching flames caressing the kettle, fresh autumnal air, faint scent of fungi tantalising the senses - it's good to be in the woods 💚 wishing you peaceful times like these... #campfire #kettleblack #teakettle #flames #slomo #naturesrythm #chilterns
Magic on the Mississippi - a wonderful journey, pa Magic on the Mississippi - a wonderful journey, paddling this huge river, camping on the sandbars, delicious meals cooked over campfires, with wonderful people. Thank you Dave Cornthwaite @davecorn and Quapaw @quapawcanoecompany it was magical 💚 Early morning magic Life on the Mississippi Hammock hangouts A truly magical experience Our beautiful canoes: Grasshopper and Junebug #magiconthemississippi
Beautiful, it's simply beautiful in the woods this Beautiful, it's simply beautiful in the woods this morning - it's chilly, there's blue sky and sunshine, just as a beautiful autumn morning should be, well and obviously a peaceful brew by the campfire 💚 Wishing you a wonderful day...
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