N Lancs S Cumbria

[Grayfox]

I'm new to bushcrafting and live in N Lancs.

Could someone suggest places in this area where I could 'go bush' and practise my skills without running the risk of burning down an entire forestry commission plantation.

On my forays I'm always a bit anxious about what the access might be seeing as how most land is owned by someone.

Thanks.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

now then fella if you look in the meets and social chatter secetion and go to north england
it will lead you to a meet in january

drew

 

[Prawnster]

I visit North Lancashire a few times a year and one of my favourite places is Eaves Wood between Silverdale and Arnside. Very quiet off the beaten tracks and it's teeming with life.

Cheers
Sean

 

[Grayfox]

Yes I know it well. I suppose my main concern is about lighting fires and what you can and cannot do and where you can and cannot do it.

Dredunnrespect:
Thanks for that information. I'm new to the site and hadn't found my way to that bit. I will keep an eye on it.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

gray fox

no worries we were all new at some point

 

[carlcmss]

I agree with Sean. When I visit the UK I often light fires in the arnside area and down next to the beach, I don't seem to get any problems as long as it's not huge. There are also a number of little woods up beside Over Kellet, if you ask around someone may let you use them, they did me but they where a friend of a friend.

Good Luck

 

[boisdevie]

How about camping on the Lune estuary between Lancaster and Glasson Dock? There's hardly anyone around there.

 

[Prawnster]

Never had a problem with lighting fires in eaves wood. In some places you can walk 50 feet away from the path and the only sign of a fire would be the smell.
Good call on the Lune estuary, it is remarkably deserted around there.

 

[Grayfox]

There are quite a few woods between Carnforth and Kirkby. I'm often up in Lord's Lot bird watching.

Bushcraft appeals to me for two reasons:
1 it gets me out of doors
2 the skills may well make it easier and more comfortable to get better photographs without disturbing anyone, people animals or birds.

Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions. I will certainly be less anxious about fires.