Introduction to Wild Camping Course
Schedule
Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Shropshire Hills | Ludlow, EN
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Wild camping isn’t just about sleeping outside — it’s about learning how to carry everything you need, travel confidently through the hills, and make good decisions in real outdoor settings.This Introduction to Wild Camping – Immersive Experience is a 2-night, hands-on course designed to build real confidence through practice, not pressure. Over the weekend, you’ll learn the essentials, put them into action on a hill day, and then do it all again — with more ease, clarity, and self-belief.
The course is strongly recommended for anyone booked onto our West Highland Way expedition, but it’s also open to anyone keen to learn more about wild camping in a supportive, small-group environment.
We’ll be based at Camp Wild, using it as a safe, legal basecamp, with a full day out hiking in the Shropshire Hills carrying loaded packs.
No webinars. No rushing. Just a properly immersive experience.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST CLICK HERE: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/introduction-to-wild-camping-course
🌿 Who This Experience Is For
This weekend is ideal if you:
- Are new to wild camping and want to learn properly
- Are preparing for a multi-day hike or expedition
- Want to practise packing, carrying, and walking with a full backpack
- Have camped before but still feel unsure about systems and routines
- Learn best by doing, not just reading
- No previous wild camping experience is required.
🏕️ What We’ll Cover
Across the weekend, we’ll cover:
- What kit you actually need (and what you don’t)
- How to pack your rucksack comfortably and efficiently
- Campcraft basics: tents, sleeping systems, stoves, and food
- Where you’re allowed to wild camp and the rules around it
- Choosing good camp spots
- Weather awareness and decision-making
- Food, water, hygiene, and toileting outdoors (including periods)
- Staying safe and managing risk
- Navigation basics while carrying a full pack
- Managing fear, nerves, and night-time worries
- Leave No Trace and environmental responsibility
- What to do when things don’t go to plan
🗺️ Itinerary
Friday – Arrival & Campcraft Foundations
Arrival from approx. 4pm
Meet at Camp Wild
Welcome and overview of the weekend
Set up camp together with guidance and support
Group walk-through of kit and packing systems
Evening
Cook dinner using your outdoor cooking kit
Campcraft skills session
Evening workshop on confidence, fear, and mindset outdoors
First night under the stars
Saturday – Carry, Travel & Practise
Full day in the hills
Breakfast and pack up camp
Load rucksacks ready for the day
Head out into the Shropshire Hills
During the hike
Walking with a loaded pack
Navigation basics and route choice
Pacing, breaks, and energy management
Decision-making in real terrain
Late afternoon / evening
Return to Camp Wild
Set up camp again using everything you’ve learned
Evening meal and reflection session
Second night camping
Sunday – Consolidation & Confidence
Morning – late morning
Breakfast and debrief
Pack down camp efficiently and responsibly
Final skills session:
Camp routines
Minimum impact practices
Planning your own future wild camps
Questions, reflections, and next steps
Finish: around lunchtime
💷 Price
£295 per person
This includes:
Instruction and support from two qualified leaders
Two nights camping at a Camp Wild campsite in the Shropshire Hills
A full guided hill day carrying loaded packs
Small group learning environment
All teaching sessions, workshops, and guided activities
📩 Booking Information
This experience is not live yet.
Please fill in an Expression of Interest form if you could like to attend this event: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/introduction-to-wild-camping-course
Registering your interest:
Does not commit you to booking
Gives you priority access when booking opens
Helps us confirm numbers and final details
Spaces will be limited to 12.
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Where is it happening?
Shropshire Hills, Shropshire Hills, Castle Street, Ludlow, SY8 1AS, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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