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Bushcraft Basics

Finnebrogue Woods, 26 Killyeagh Road, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 9BL
Bushcraft Basics

About

Join us for a hands-on day in the woods and learn the basics of wilderness survival from one of our Bushcraft Instructors.

Our course covers the main principles of survival; fire, water and shelter.
This full day experience includes a simple woodland lunch

Facilities

Establishment Features

  • Family Fun

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£65.00 per ticket
Child£35.00 per ticket
2A+ 2C£180.00 per ticket

This experience is suitable for those aged 7+. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

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Opening Times

Season (14 Feb 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Season (22 Mar 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
Season (18 July 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Season (29 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Season (14 Nov 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday10:00 - 16:00

* Bushcraft Fundamentals operates from 10am to 4pm.

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  4. Built 1954 to the designs of S. McIlveen of Ferguson and McIlveen, Belfast. This is a…

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  8. The foundation stone of this church was laid by Bishop Dorrian in 1886.

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Finnebrogue Woods is located 2 miles outside Downpatrick on the A22

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