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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!

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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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Roast Lunch - well I guess it's that time of year, Roast Lunch - well I guess it's that time of year, when folks look forward to a roast dinner - together with my student from the local school, we prepared and roasted lunch in a Dutch oven, and served on wooden platters, well obviously in the woods 😊 #learningoutsidetheclassroom #lotc #sen #education #bushcraft #alternativeprovision #roastlunch #chilterns #woodland #outdooreducation #campfirecooking #lifeinthewoods #woodsmanlunch
A lunch in the woods kind of day - birthday celebr A lunch in the woods kind of day - birthday celebration and family lunch, thst fire is the ground oven warming for a couple of hours ready for a roast, then it was slam it in the oven; joints of lamb and vegetables, buried and dug up lunch, it was rather tasty. #bushcraftchilterns #lifeinthewoods #bushcraft #natureconnection #campfire #woodlandcamp #chilterns #woodland #bigtarp #autumnleaves #winteriscoming #dayinthewoods
Just another beautiful day in the woods 🌳 clear Just another beautiful day in the woods 🌳 clear skies, chill in the air, warmth of the campfire, it's pretty good here in the woods 🌳Wishing you a good day 💚 #woodlands #chilterns #lifeinthewoods #woodsman #campfire #flames #wood #logs #bushcraft #naturesrythm #goodday
Good morning from the woods - many more leaves hav Good morning from the woods - many more leaves have fallen, there is more light in the woods as the trees blow gently in the breeze, their remaining leaves dance and flutter to the ground, it's good to be in the woods. Wishing you a wonderful day, and hoping you can find time to take a wander in nature 💚 #chilterns #woodlands #natureconnection #campfireconversations #autumnleaves #campfirecoffee #buffyhat #bushcraft #courses #woodsman #lifeinthewoods
Just another beautiful day in the woods - the colo Just another beautiful day in the woods - the colours of the autumnal leaves are delightful, the sunshine is glorious, the blue sky above, the chill in the air, winter she is nearly with us, she is coming and so looking forward to her welcome embrace. Days in the woods are days well spent - wishing you wonderful woodland wanders 💚
Good morning from the woods - it's a rather nice a Good morning from the woods - it's a rather nice autumnal day, carpets of golden leaves, blue sky, a chill in the air and obviously a campfire to warm the soul 💚 wishing you a wonderful day. #woodsman #chilterns #bushcraft #course #lifeoutdoors
Good morning - pitter patter goes the rain on the Good morning - pitter patter goes the rain on the tarpaulin roof, snap crackle and pop the lovely larch burns and warms the kettle, dusky in the woods under a cloudy sky, brightened by the autumnal leaves of amber, bronze and gold. It's nice to be in the woods and today is a whittling and woodcraft couse, carving butter knives and spatulas, lunch cooked over the campfire, and then crafting spoons. Wishing you a good day - it'll be all the better for a walk in the woods 💚 #woodcraft #campfire #flickeringflames #lifeinthewoods #campkettle #teakettle #spooncarving #courses #woodsman #natureconnection #naturesrythm #chilterns #visitchilterns #chilternexperience #chilternhills
Campfire - who doesn't love sitting by a campfire, Campfire - who doesn't love sitting by a campfire, especially on a chilly day, that cold breeze cooling the blood but fanning the fire, keeps us warm and nourishes the soul. Wishing you a peaceful day. #campfire #chilterns #woodland #flickeringflames #glowingembers #fire #chilternexperience #campfiresofinstagram #chilternswoodland #visitchilterns #natureconnection #naturesrythm #primalskills
It was a fun chainsaw day in the woods - there wer It was a fun chainsaw day in the woods - there were a few weather beaten trees to cut down, cherry, ash, larch, beech, all battered and hung up on other trees. Always a challenge to cut down safely - but a challenge is good. But then it was on to the fun part of ripping some logs, creating what will be some new benches to sit around my campfire. And wow, some lovely patterns were revealed (what can you see in photos 3, 4, & 5). And then some chainsaw maintenance ready for the next time. A good day in the woods 🌳 #woodsman #chainsaw #millinglogs #funinthewoods #chilterns #stihlchainsaw
Autumn has finally arrived, and she is beautiful, Autumn has finally arrived, and she is beautiful, sunshine through the leafy canopy, leaves still a vibrant green, awaiting the changes of colours, a cold breeze brings quite a chill, it's good beside a fire, warmth much needed for the heart, body and soul, flames flickering and wood crackles, wisps of smoke disappear on the wind, tea kettle simmers another brew awaits, autumn she is welcome, for life in the woods 🌳 Feelings and thoughts, it's lovely here in the woods - wishing you peaceful days like these 💚 #woodlandthoughts #lifeinthewoods #naturesrythm #naturesheisbeautiful #campfire #flickeringflames #woodlandcamp #thechilterns #chilternexperience #chilternhills #natureconnection #mindfulness
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