Back to Wilderness
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Source: backtowilderness via Instagram
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What will students see and do?
At Back to Wilderness, students will experience bushcraft, survival and wilderness living skills designed to reconnect them with nature and their ancestral history.
Students learn fundamental skills required to survive in the wilderness, including making fire, foraging and sourcing meals to cook.
The courses provide a hands-on educational platform where students develop practical knowledge while understanding what is readily available in natural environments.
The venue offers various workshops including spoon carving, campcraft, fire lighting and survival traps and snares.
Students gain confidence using hand tools safely and learn traditional craft techniques passed down through generations.
How does the trip link to the curriculum?
Back to Wilderness courses link directly to the curriculum by teaching historical and cultural knowledge alongside practical skills.
The educational platform helps preserve wisdom from different cultures, connecting students to their heritage and ancestral traditions.
Students learn about the historically rich region of East Anglia, home to ancient civilisations including the Iceni, the Anglian Kingdom and the Danish Viking Kingdom.
The courses develop understanding of traditional techniques used by ancestors, providing context for human development and cultural heritage.
Students also gain knowledge of natural environments, conservation and sustainable living practices.
Subjects covered
Teaching resources provided
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Minimum and maximum group size
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Details of risk assessment
Safety and risk assessment is taken very seriously at Back to Wilderness. Each course begins with a thorough lesson on safety, given by a qualified wilderness professional.
All courses are taught by instructors who hold NCFE Level 4 Instructor Qualifications and Level 5 Course Directors Diplomas.
The lead instructor has extensive wilderness training and formal qualifications in bushcraft, survival and wilderness living skills.
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Facilities On-Site
The courses are held at various venues including High Lodge at Thetford Forest. Some venues have on-site facilities including toilets and cafés where students can purchase refreshments.
Back to Wilderness can provide hot and cold beverages as needed, but participants should bring their own meals or purchase food from on-site facilities where available.
Opening Times
Get in touch to discuss a date for your visit.
Pricing
Course prices vary depending on the programme selected. Workshop courses range from £30 to £90 per person, with specialised courses priced at £150 to £235 per person.
For courses held at certain venues, there may be a site entry fee that applies per vehicle and is paid directly to the venue host.
Travel arrangements
Back to Wilderness operates within the historically rich region of East Anglia. High Lodge Thetford Forest is easily accessible from major towns and cities in the region.
Address
High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Thetford , Norfolk
IP27 0AF
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