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What a perfect Day for a introductory wild food foray into the wilder side of Arlington Court, a National Trust venue just outside Barnstaple North Devon. On the day I was running regular walks following their wilderness trail and pointing out some of the more popular wild foods and throwing in ( I just can't seem to help myself.) the occasional bushcraft tip, and recipe.
Feedback so far has been very positive and it looks like there will be similar events going on throughout the summer so please check their website for more details.
A few of my fellow foragers on the day asked for some recipes and a book list so over the next few weeks Im hoping to add some of my favourites here and would suggest you experiment for yourselves as your wild food recognition improves.
First off, I cannot emphasise too much that you must be 100% positive of your plant identification before you do anything with a wild plant. 99% sure is not good enough so before the recipes a few of the books and other resources that I use include:
Well just back from another fun weekend at the head of Canonteign falls, with max and the Shadowhawk trackers.
As always it was an awesome weekend with equal parts instructing , tom foolery and learning. The group was, for a change, mainly made up of bushcrafters so it was nice to see such an advance in skills from clients who on occasion arrive in the woods for the first time wide eyed and looking for guidance. I was a little surprised at the speed in which bushcraft has become so mainstream, only last year I would say that 50% of max's clients where new to the concept of wild camping. Although Novembers course may have a few less bushcraft savvy folk on it.
Well Just in from a very productive Wander round the grounds of Arlington Court. And come home with a spring in my step and a big smile. After seeing my demonstrations at the sheepdog trial I have been invited to run the occasional bushcraft themed day for the National Trust.
We have already confirmed 3 dates for next year, and are currently looking at other opportunities for other events; including the potential of two or three day’s courses which will include overnight stays.
Though we took a short walk round a loop of the estate there is a possible 2700 acres of space to explore and host WildPath events. It truly is a venue perfect for Bushcraft courses and considering how difficult it is to find good venues in North Devon this one is something of a gem.
