Welcome to Woodlore, The School of Wildnerness Bushcraft, founded by Ray Mears in 1983.
Bushcraft Courses
Woodsense 2010
Tracking & Nature Awareness
Tracking is undoubtedly one of the most difficult skills of bushcraft but ultimately one of the most important and rewarding.Tracking is used by native peoples around the world, being an integral part of the bushcraft skills which have allowed them and their way of life to survive to this day. Tracking is also important for its use in conservation, wildlife monitoring, countering poachers and search and rescue.
Tracking requires us to make the most of our senses. The Woodsense course has evolved over many years and we begin by examining each of our senses in turn to better understand their capabilities as well as their limitations. Through various interesting and fun exercises we then focus on sharpening our senses so that we can get the most out of them, thus noticing more about our surroundings. The more closely we can study the natural environment, and the more familiar we become with it, the better we will be able to discover the often subtle signs left by passing animals.
If we are to observe the animals in their natural environment, rather than just recognising their tracks and sign, we also need to see while remaining unseen. On the Woodsense course you will learn methods of getting close to animals while remaining undetected.
Successful tracking requires concentration, focus and a certain amount of determination. Many beginners find tracking tiring, even frustrating. This is normal. Perseverance with the skill, however, will help you to develop powerful observational and deductive abilities, allowing you to see the natural world, even places you are familiar with, in a new light. You will literally see more! This in turn illuminates your other bushcraft skills, whether you are looking for edible plants, finding tinder or positioning a snare.
This course is conducted from an expedition style camp in East Sussex. This is a self- catering course, so please bring enough food for the week and a stove to cook it on.
This course starts at 17:30 on Sunday and will finish at 16:00 on Saturday.
We invite you to read reviews from some of our previous clients who have attended this course; please view these in our course feedback area. In addition to our great feedback, we have a selection of past course photos taken by staff and students, which can be viewed in our course photo gallery.
1 Course Review (average rating: 100%)
I really enjoyed the time I spent on the Woodlore Woodsense course in 2008. The course was fantastically organised from start to finish and the staff were very friendly and helpful. During the week we learnt so much and by the end the whole group had quite a strong grasp of tracking. After the course, being out on a walk in the woods it was amazing how differently I looked, smelt and listened to what was around me. A thoroughly eye opening course full of fun and challenging times.
Reviewed by attendee Sarah on 23 November, 2009
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Course Name: Woodsense 2010 - Tracking & Nature Awareness Location: East Sussex Course leader: To be confirmed Cost per person: £550.00 (inc VAT) Course Size: 16 (maximum) |
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If unaccompanied by an adult you must be over 18 to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion. Please contact us for more details.
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Course Name: Woodsense 2010 - Tracking & Nature Awareness Location: East Sussex Course leader: To be confirmed Cost per person: £550.00 (inc VAT) Course Size: 16 (maximum) |
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If unaccompanied by an adult you must be over 18 to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion. Please contact us for more details.
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