OUR VENUES
Yorkshire
- This is our star venue - it is near Ripon in North Yorkshire
- For public transport: If you can get to Harrogate (direct train from London) then it is a short bus ride to Ripon from where you can get a taxi, walk or even get the instructor to pick you up.
- It is set on Ministry of Defence property in a private fenced off woodland. It has the best selection of natural resources and the most space to explore out of all our venues.
- Normally we have the place to ourselves but sometimes the army are running training activities. This adds to the survival atmosphere!
- There is no water on site – your instructor will bring containers of water
- Parking is on site and close to the area used. The tracks are firm and well maintained. Occasional mud
- There are toilets on site
Hampshire
- Set in private grounds near Bordon this delightful woodland has plenty of resources and space for courses. You may occasionally see the site owners walking their dogs.
- There is a mains water pipe for refills.
- Parking is on a grass field and there may be some mud on the arrival track.
- There are no toilets on site. An area to pee will be designated and a hole dug for bigger offerings.
Surrey Urban:
- Set near the village of Cranleigh in quiet working farm.
- There is a mains water pipe for refills
- Parking is near the entrance on-site and is usually free from mud
- There are no toilets on site. An area to pee will be designated and a hole dug for bigger offerings.
Surrey Woodland
- Set in the Whiteley Village retirement complex this woodland has huge trees and is very private. You may occasionally see residents out for a walk.
- There is a mains water pipe for refills.
- Parking is in a carpark on site
- There are no toilets on site. An area to pee will be designated and a hole dug for bigger offerings.
Staffordshire
- Set at Beaudesert Scout and Activity camp. We work in a quiet part of the woods out of the way from main activities. There may be young people walking to and from activities.
- There is a mains water pipe for refills and sinks for washing. Hot water, soap and showers available
- There are toilet blocks on site
- Parking is in a well maintained car park on site
North Wales
- Set on a private, working, but quiet farm in a beautiful part of North Wales close to Ruthin
- There is a mains water pipe for refills
- There is a toilet on site
- Parking is near a farm track
Gloucestershire
- Set on a scout camp, we will have a private glen to ourselves.
- There is a mains water tap and sink
- There are toilets and sinks
- There is a carpark with well maintained roads. It takes 10 minutes to walk from the carpark to the site
Devon
- Set on the beach near Ringemore, Devon
- Water will be brought by your instructor
- There are no toilets on site. An area to pee will be designated and a hole dug for bigger offerings. Do not bury wet-wipes.
- Parking is in a National Trust car park about half a mile from the venue