GLASGOW WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hands-On Bushcraft in Bearsden: Build a Fire, Erect a Shelter, Cook Over the Campfire
A focused bushcraft workshop that teaches fire lighting, shelter building and campfire cooking; this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Hands-On Bushcraft in Bearsden: Build a Fire, Erect a Shelter, Cook Over the Campfire.
Join West End Adventure’s Bushcraft Adventure Session to learn practical outdoor skills — fire lighting, shelter construction and campfire cooking — with hands-on instruction and simple, rewarding challenges such as baking damper bread and toasting s'mores.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fundamental Bushcraft: Fire and Shelter
The session focuses on core, transferable skills: building and lighting a fire safely and constructing a basic shelter — practical techniques you can use on future trips.
Campfire Cooking — Damper and S'mores
Part of the session is campfire cooking, where participants prepare simple treats such as damper bread or s'mores over the fire, blending skill with a tangible, delicious payoff.
Meet Local, Travel to the Bushcraft Site
Participants meet at West End Outdoors’ Activity Hub in Bearsden; instructors then take the group to a nearby bushcraft site where the practical work happens.
What the day feels like
What the Session Feels Like
The workshop is hands-on and deliberately compact: expect focused instruction, immediate practice of skills, and collaborative tasks around a campfire that emphasize doing rather than just watching.
THE SKILLS
Fundamental Bushcraft: Fire and Shelter
The session focuses on core, transferable skills: building and lighting a fire safely and constructing a basic shelter — practical techniques you can use on future trips.
THE FOOD
Campfire Cooking — Damper and S'mores
Part of the session is campfire cooking, where participants prepare simple treats such as damper bread or s'mores over the fire, blending skill with a tangible, delicious payoff.
THE SETUP
Meet Local, Travel to the Bushcraft Site
Participants meet at West End Outdoors’ Activity Hub in Bearsden; instructors then take the group to a nearby bushcraft site where the practical work happens.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator materials list the session duration as 2 hours in the main description, while other listing context also references 3 hours; confirm the booked session length with West End Adventure.
Meet at the Activity Hub inside West End Outdoors, 190 Milngavie Road, Bearsden, G61 3DX; instructors will prepare the group and transport participants to the bushcraft site.
Pack for Scotland’s changeable weather: sunscreen, waterproofs, and a bottle of water. Midge spray is highly recommended in warmer months.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Bushcraft Adventure Session?
Materials provided by the operator include both a 2-hour session listing and other references to 3 hours; confirm the exact session length when you book.
Where do we meet before the session?
You meet at the Activity Hub inside West End Outdoors, 190 Milngavie Road, Bearsden, G61 3DX.
What is the minimum age to participate?
The session guidance lists a minimum participant age of 8 years old.
Do I need to bring any special gear?
Bring sunscreen, waterproofs and a bottle of water; midge spray is recommended in the warmer months.
Will we get to cook over the fire?
Yes — campfire cooking is included, with activities such as baking damper bread or making s'mores as part of the session.
How do we get to the bushcraft site?
After meeting at the Activity Hub, instructors will transport the group to the bushcraft site for the on-site activities.