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Bushcraft

About Bushcraft

Learn bushcraft skills with Heath Dawson, including following a trail and building a shelter while finding out how to survive in the forest.

How to get there:

Bushcraft starts at Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre in Coed y Brenin. Dolgellau, Porthmadog, Bala, Barmouth, Blaenau Ffestiniog, and Machynlleth are the nearest towns or villages.

East off the A470, 8 miles North of Dolgellau just North of Ganllwyd, South of Trawsfynydd. Follow the brown tourist signs. Bus No 35 Blaenau Ffestiniog- Dolgellau

OS Grid Reference: SH 725 272
Postcode LL40 2HZ (for satnav purposes)
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

What's on in Coed y Brenin

March

April

  • Bushcraft
    Thursday 8 April 2010
    Monday 26 July 2010
    Monday 16 August 2010
  • Introduction to Nordic Walking
    Friday 23 April 2010
    Friday 30 July 2010
    Friday 24 September 2010
    Friday 29 October 2010
    Friday 3 December 2010
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Children learning bushcraft on a forest visit
Type of Event:
active, wildlife/nature, guided, adventure and children
Date:
Thursday 8 April 2010
Monday 26 July 2010
Monday 16 August 2010
Time:
Starts 10.30am
Age Group:
8-12 years Must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost of Event:
£3.00 per head
Meeting Place:
Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre
Clothing Required:
Warm wet weather clothing and walking boots/strong footwear
Booking Required:
Booking Essential
Dogs Allowed:
Yes

Contact:

Hilary Malyon

0300 068 0300
e-mail: hilary.malyon@forestry.gsi.gov.uk