2023-11-27 10:38
Christmas Posting Dates:
Our final posting day this year will be Thursday 21st December. However, in order to ensure your parcel has the best chance to arrive in time for Christmas, please… Read More
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The latest news, guides and special offers from Ray Mears and Woodlore
2023-11-03 22:05
“As Autumn matures, we can no longer ignore the Earth’s seasonal tilt away from the sun, Winter is coming. For many this calls a halt to outdoor adventure, tents are stowed in cu… Read More
2023-05-10 13:31
The following guide and accompanying photographs were kindly sent in by Woodlore customer Barry Cheadle:
If anyone has ever admired Ray’s binocular strap and wondered exactly how i… Read More
2023-04-06 14:08
With the publication date of the new book British Woodland just around the corner, Ray is making appearances at a few festivals and book shops. Book your tickets to see him now:
2nd May… Read More
2022-11-24 12:50
Christmas Posting Dates:
Our final posting day this year will be Friday 23rd December. However, in order to ensure your parcel has the best chance to arrive in time for Christmas, please pl… Read More
2022-09-16 15:40
We love to see our customer’s projects and crafts, making beautiful items and this is no exception. Thank you to Steve Brewster for sending in these photos and words about his recent k… Read More
2022-03-30 10:55
Woodlore Aspirant Instructor David Southey kindly produced a tutorial to describe how to wear the Ray Mears Neck Sheath using a baldric carry system.
Equipment needed:
2.5 meters of paraco… Read More
2021-11-11 12:00
Christmas Posting Dates:
Our final posting day this year will be Thursday 23rd December. However, in order to ensure your parcel has the best chance to arrive in time for Christmas, please… Read More
2021-07-07 07:59
This brand new series for ITV features natural world expert Ray Mears on a journey of discovery among the landscapes and wildlife of China.
Starting in the capital Beijing, and taking… Read More
2020-11-17 13:00
Christmas Posting Dates:
Our final posting day this year will be Wednesday 23rd December. However, in order to ensure delivery before Christmas, please place your orders in accordance with… Read More
2020-10-07 10:08
We are delighted to announce a new tour throughout the UK to take place in 2022 (postponed from 2021), entitled ‘We Are Nature’.
We need the Wilderness as much as the Wildernes… Read More
2020-08-18 10:08
We are delighted to announce a new tour throughout the UK to take place next year, entitled ‘We Are Nature’.
We need the Wilderness as much as the Wilderness needs us.
Recently… Read More
2020-03-20 15:00
As the situation with COVID-19/Coronavirus continues to affect our day to day lives, we have formulated a strategy to prepare for it as best we can following Public Health England and Govern… Read More
2020-03-20 14:57
We find ourselves living through a challenging time, to say the very least. Like you, we have been listening to the sad news reports of Coronavirus victims on a daily basis. Our thoughts go… Read More
2019-11-22 10:00
Christmas Posting Dates:
Our final posting day this year will be Monday 23rd December. However, in order to guarantee delivery before Christmas, please place your orders in accordance with… Read More
2019-11-06 10:32
Our Woodlore courses due to take place in 2020 are now available to book on the website. We have many of the old favourites in the schedule including Fundamental Bushcraft, Traditional… Read More
2019-05-29 14:25
A blog article written by Aspirant Instructor Tom Seward about his experience on the Heroes of Telemark Expedition earlier this year:
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to attend the 2019… Read More
2019-05-22 09:33
We have received this lovely post from Rupert Brown of Brown’s Bushcraft who tells us the story of The Brown Filter Bags:
My name is Rupert Brown founder and owner of Brown’s Bus… Read More
2019-03-28 13:35
With the upcoming course season celebrating our 35th anniversary, the Woodlore field team assembled to share tails of adventures over the winter and maintain skills and knowledge in preparat… Read More
2019-03-12 12:31
Woodlore Aspirant Instructor and Quartermaster David Southey recently enjoyed some well-earned downtime following his trip to Finland, assisting Ray on the Woodlore Winter Bushcraft in the N… Read More
2018-10-31 12:33
Ray has been interviewed by several newspapers, magazines and radio presenters over the past few months as we are celebrating Woodlore’s 35th Anniversary.
Ray Mears
Unfortunately, we h… Read More
2018-10-29 12:49
If you are booking a course for someone special this Christmas we have plenty of exciting experiences for you to choose from. We are currently celebrating 35 years of bushcraft an… Read More
2018-10-19 11:52
Our final instalment from Senior Assistant Callum Hilder, of his recent solo trip to the Cairngorm National Park:
So lunch over and a chill coming over me from sitting down I move on. A… Read More
2018-10-02 08:40
Our second instalment from Senior Assistant Callum Hilder, of his recent solo trip to the Cairngorm National Park:
As I wake (a little late!) to the sun glowing through the walls of my… Read More
2018-09-14 14:39
Senior Assistant Callum Hilder has started training for the Mountain Leader Award and shares his recent experience with us during a solo trip to the Cairngorm National Park:
Wilderness trave… Read More
2018-08-01 13:14
Our Woodlore courses due to take place in 2019 are now available to book on the website. In celebration of our 35th Anniversary, Ray has offered his time to lead some of his usual… Read More
2018-07-11 12:13
Chris Boyton
It is with deep sadness that Woodlore shares the news of the untimely passing of Chris Boyton:
There are a few names that stand out in the history of British archery, King Henry… Read More
2018-07-09 15:09
Over this past weekend, our Purchasing and Project Manager Paul Cook took part in the Crusader Mossy Match; an annual angling event for charity, which took place in Bedfordshire.
Paul Cook
T… Read More
2018-07-06 09:28
Gordon Hillman
It is with deep regret that Woodlore must pass on this sad news:
There is truly only one certainty in any human being’s life, one day our time on the earth will end. Sad… Read More
2018-06-14 14:22
We at Woodlore are delighted to now be supporting Children with Cancer UK as our chosen charity to help with their excellent work fighting the UK’s biggest child killer.
Chi… Read More
2018-04-10 08:05
I have been using Gransfors axes for many years now and there’s no doubting the quality of what you get. Hand forged in Sweden by blacksmiths of great experience they are tools to use… Read More
2018-03-14 12:25
We are proud to be supporting Woodlore Senior Assistant Callum Hilder by stocking his exciting invention, the Elementree Kindler. Callum has designed and built an efficient and safe way… Read More
2018-03-01 14:06
The Woodlore team got the opportunity to hone some essential skills earlier this week as part of the field staff’s annual training. At the top of the list was a renewal of our essentia… Read More
2018-02-23 12:15
From now until the end of March we are delighted to be offering a discount of 20% on all new bookings on the Introduction to Bushcraft course that will be taking place on 27th – 29th A… Read More
2018-01-17 09:47
Did you miss the opportunity to see Ray in October or November last year? Well, we are delighted to announce that Ray has added an extra date to his recent ‘Born to Go Wild’ tour… Read More
2017-12-06 09:31
Please note that the Woodlore office will close for the Christmas period at 2:00 PM GMT on Friday 22nd December 2017. We will reopen for business at 9:00 AM GMT on Wednesday 3rd Januar… Read More
2017-12-04 13:36
We have recently been sent the following, lovely post, from long-term Woodlorean Bosco Li. Bosco has successfully tried his hand at making a pair of beautiful Sami shoe bands, after seeing t… Read More
2017-11-27 14:16
Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears
The final episode is Ray’s new series Australian Wilderness is due to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 1st December on ITV1.
Ray follows… Read More
2017-11-24 10:40
Our final posting day this year will be Friday 22nd December. To ensure that your parcel arrives in time for Christmas, please place your order in accordance with the relevant dat… Read More
2017-11-21 14:32
Our outdoor team spend much of the course season out in the woods where they rely on their clothing and equipment through all weather conditions. Every now again the team express a real pass… Read More
2017-11-20 10:25
Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears
Episode six of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness is due to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 24th November on ITV1.
It’s mo… Read More
2017-11-07 14:06
Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears
Episode five of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness is due to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 17th November on ITV1.
On the rugged… Read More
2017-10-30 12:51
Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears
Episode four of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness is due to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 3rd November on ITV1.
Kangaroo Island is t… Read More
2017-10-23 14:10
Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears
Episode three of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness is due to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 27th October on ITV1.
Ray heads to N… Read More
2017-10-16 08:58
Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears
Episode two of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness is scheduled to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 20th October on ITV1.
The surviv… Read More
2017-10-05 09:24
Australian Wilderness with Ray Mears
The very first episode of Ray’s brand new series Australian Wilderness is scheduled to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Friday 13th October on ITV1.
In… Read More
2017-10-03 15:20
A brand new seven-part series is due to begin on ITV1 at 8pm on Friday 13th October. This series sees renowned bushcraft expert Ray Mears delving further into the outback. Ray travels a… Read More
2017-09-26 13:47
Our Woodlore courses due to take place in 2018 are now available to book on the website. Please join us during our 35th Anniversary year around the campfire and open up a world of… Read More
2017-09-15 09:32
The following post was written by Woodlore’s Leather Worker, Becky Brewster:
Octopus Stinkhorn
I thought I would share an unusual find – these were in a field in Horam, East Suss… Read More
2017-09-01 15:06
It has never been so busy in the Woodlore Leather Workshop. Becky, our resident leather worker has been beavering away recently making numerous products, including sheaths for the new Ray Me… Read More
2017-08-08 12:27
In July this year we were joined by Woodlorean Tim Kershaw who attended his first Woodlore course in 1997. Tim kindly sent us some words about his experience 20 years on:
Fundamental Bu… Read More
2017-06-29 14:40
James Smith attended his first course, the Fundamental Bushcraft, with us in April this year and caught the ‘bushcraft bug’. Here is a short review from James after complet… Read More
2017-03-14 14:39
Last weekend saw the Woodlore outdoor team gather together for their annual staff training. This year, the team took an in-depth view of some of the essential professional skills required to… Read More
2017-03-03 12:47
For the duration of March, we are delighted to be offering a discount of 20% on all new bookings on the Introduction to Bushcraft course that will be taking place this Easter on 14th –… Read More
2017-02-15 13:20
We are delighted to announce a new tour throughout the UK to take place this year, entitled ‘Born to go Wild’. Please scroll down for dates and venues:
Ray Mears – Bor… Read More
2016-12-13 15:19
Stephen Wade Cox
It is with deep regret that Woodlore must pass on this sad and tragic news:
“Yesterday morning I received the news that Stephen Wade Cox had passed away. I speak for a… Read More
2016-11-30 15:42
What will you buy your special someone this Christmas? Are you looking for something unique and exciting? Why not book an experience that they will never forget on one of our bus… Read More
2016-11-07 14:59
Christmas Posting Dates
Our final posting day this year will be Friday 23rd December. To ensure that your parcel arrives in time for Christmas, please place your order in accordance&nb&helli…Read More
2016-09-22 13:10
The following text and lovely accompanying photographs were kindly sent in by Woodlore customer Tom Scandian:
You need very few tools for spoon carving which are very cheap and great quality… Read More
2016-09-15 15:32
Our UK course dates for 2017 are now available to book on the website. In addition to our usual selection of courses based in East Sussex and Scotland we have an exciting new Cooking course… Read More
2016-09-07 14:52
Ray Mears and Lars Falt have worked together for more than 20 years teaching bushcraft skills in the Northern Forest. After many years in the making, this fascinating book has now been… Read More
2016-08-31 11:12
We were recently contacted by a customer who was interested in making a parang like the ones featured in Ray’s programmes based in the jungle. Sadly the parangs that Ray uses are… Read More
2016-08-19 11:35
Since Woodlore’s inception many decades ago, our aim has always been to offer the most prestigious level of training in bushcraft and wilderness survival skills. As such, we … Read More
2016-08-15 11:40
Wild France with Ray Mears – Episode 6
The final episode of Wild France was broadcast at 8:00PM on Monday 15th August on ITV1. If you missed it, you can now watch it online v… Read More
2016-08-04 10:26
Wild France with Ray Mears
Episode five of Wild France is due to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Monday 8th August on ITV1.
The hills of Provence in Southern France are loved for their ancien… Read More
2016-08-02 09:02
The latest book from Ray Mears, entitled Out on the Land, is now available to pre-order.
Each copy sold through Woodlore will come individually signed by Ray Mears himself –&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-07-26 08:42
Wild France with Ray Mears
Episode four of Wild France is due to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Monday 1st August on ITV1.
Ray visits The Cevennes National Park, one of the most uninhabited… Read More
2016-07-21 10:50
Wild France with Ray Mears
The third episode of Wild France is due to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Monday 25th July on ITV1.
This Camargue is a vast wetland which includes ancient salt pan… Read More
2016-07-15 08:20
Wild France with Ray Mears
The second episode of Wild France is due to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Monday 18th July on ITV1.
Ray travels to the Ardeche, where miles of gorge and limestone cli… Read More
2016-07-07 08:12
Wild France with Ray Mears
The very first episode of Ray’s brand new series Wild France is due to be broadcast at 8:00PM on Monday 11th July on ITV1.
Ray Mears visits The Vanoise… Read More
2016-06-30 15:05
Since Woodlore’s inception many decades ago, our aim has always been to offer the most prestigious level of training in bushcraft and wilderness survival skills. As such, we … Read More
2016-06-30 15:05
Since Woodlore’s inception many decades ago, our aim has always been to offer the most prestigious level of training in bushcraft and wilderness survival skills. As such, we … Read More
2016-06-23 08:34
A brand new six-part series is due to begin on ITV1 at 8pm on Monday 4th July. In this stunning new series, Ray explores the geography, flora, and fauna of six dramatic French landscapes, in… Read More
2016-06-16 08:10
Ever since we began stocking Julius Pettersson’s hand-forged knife blades, craftsmen and women the world over have been sending in photos of the superb finished knives they’ve ma… Read More
2016-06-08 10:19
Since Woodlore’s inception many decades ago, our aim has always been to offer the most prestigious level of training in bushcraft and wilderness survival skills. As such, we … Read More
2016-06-02 08:09
The final episode of the Wild Australia series will be broadcast on Monday 6th June at 8:00PM on ITV1.
In this episode of the series, on his journey to the heart of the country, Ray flies p… Read More
2016-05-24 14:05
Episode five of Wild Australia will be broadcast at 8:00PM on Monday 30th May on ITV1. In this episode, Ray heads along the Great Ocean Road, which runs along the Antarctic-fa… Read More
2016-05-20 08:18
It was a pleasure to hear from one of our regular clients about his experience of the Carving Master Class with Ray Mears. Charles made contact with us after attending his course a… Read More
2016-05-13 07:57
Episode four of Wild Australia will be broadcast at 8:00PM on Monday 16th May on ITV1. In this episode Ray is in Australia’s tropical rainforest, in the Wet Tropics, on the north-east… Read More
2016-05-06 08:21
Episode three of Wild Australia will be broadcast at 8:00PM on Monday 9th May on ITV1.
In this episode Ray is in Victoria, just South West of Melbourne in the You Yangs National Park, where… Read More
2016-04-29 08:04
Episode two of Wild Australia will be broadcast at 8:00PM on Monday 2nd May on ITV1. In this episode, Ray explores the wetlands of the Northern Territory in Arnhem Land, one… Read More
2016-04-22 12:45
The very first episode of Ray’s brand new Wild Australia series will be broadcast at 8:00 PM on Monday 25th April on ITV1. In this episode, Ray embarks on a marine adventure that… Read More
2016-04-14 11:37
A brand new six-part series has now begun on ITV1, with Ray delving into the spectacularly diverse landscape of Australia to look at some of the weird and wonderful life forms that are able… Read More
2016-04-14 11:37
A brand new six-part series begins later this month on ITV1, as Ray delves into the spectacularly diverse landscape of Australia to look at some of the weird and wonderful life forms th… Read More
2016-04-08 15:11
We are pleased to announce that the long-awaited Spyderco Ray Mears WolfSpyder Knife is now available to order, exclusively through Woodlore. For further details or to place your order, plea… Read More
2016-04-08 15:11
We are pleased to announce that the long-awaited Spyderco Ray Mears WolfSpyder Knife is now available to pre-order, exclusively through Woodlore. For further details or to place your pre-ord… Read More
2016-04-06 09:51
Since Woodlore’s inception many decades ago, our aim has always been to offer the most prestigious level of training in bushcraft and wilderness survival skills. As such, we … Read More
2016-03-24 16:08
Step inside Spyderco’s renowned Golden, Colorado factory as the forthcoming Ray Mears WolfSpyder Knife is produced:
The WolfSpyder Knife is an exclusive upcoming collaboration between… Read More
2016-03-21 13:22
We are delighted to announce that Steve Corbyn has joined the ranks of Aspirant Instructor in our field team, after passing the rigorous test set by Woodlore this winter. We look forwa… Read More
2016-03-11 16:25
The following post was written by Woodlore’s Head of Operations, Dan Hume, with regard to this year’s annual staff training in East Sussex:
This week saw another successful… Read More
2016-02-15 13:00
Woodlore is proud to finally reveal the Spyderco WolfSpyder Knife, a unique collaboration between Ray Mears and the prestigious Colorado-based knife makers. It is the first ever fo… Read More
2016-01-22 13:10
“The question is not what we get out of nature, but what can we give back to nature.”
The Path of Grey Owl is a new film by Goh Iromoto, shot on location in Ontario, Canada.&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-01-06 16:13
In 2015, Ray journeyed deep into the remote backcountry of the Temagami region of Ontario, Canada. Here he found himself immersed in Canada’s canoe culture, and the captivating legend… Read More
2015-12-23 15:19
Ray Mears has been confirmed as the main guest speaker at The Bushcraft Show in 2016, heading a line-up that includes such other experts as Dr. Lewis Dartnell, Ffyona Campbell and Andrew Pri… Read More
2015-12-08 13:00
Ray returns to our screens on New Year’s Day with a one-off hour-long programme on the natural wonders of the River Wye. Take a look at the official trailer below:
Regarded as on… Read More
2015-12-02 16:00
We are very excited to announce that Ray Mears will be embarking on a brand new tour in 2016, entitled ‘Tales of Endurance’. Please scroll down to see the full list of dates and… Read More
2015-12-01 16:30
Have you booked a place on one of Woodlore’s UK bushcraft courses or overseas expeditions? If so, you are now eligible to receive an exclusive £100.00 discount off the full price… Read More
2015-11-26 15:38
The following post was written by Woodlore’s Head of Operations, Dan Hume:
For most of my life I have been fascinated, amongst many other things, by fire, and from very early on in my… Read More
2015-11-04 16:09
‘‘The North is what makes Canada unique among nations. We have something here that no other country has – it offers Canadians a dual existence: to walk city streets and pad… Read More
2015-10-29 15:55
Earlier this week we invited you to send us your questions for an interview with one of Woodlore’s Fundamental Instructors, Keith Whitehead, about our courses. Many… Read More
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