Full Day Outdoor Survival Course for £48 at Survival School (60% Off)

Although cacti are known for their thirst-quenching properties, trying to squeeze out the water can be a prickly experience. Stick to more tested techniques with today's Groupon: £48 for a full day outdoor survival course at Survival School.

Founded over a decade ago, the wilderness gurus at Survival School have armed hoards of budding adventurers with an array of skills, providing metropolitan city slickers with knowledge in navigating the wilds. The outdoorsy types teach a range of forest-based courses, from tracking and foraging to tool creation and fire lighting. Especially courageous wayfarers can embark upon one of the school’s extreme five day survival courses, which pit them against the elements as they traverse rugged landscapes.

About the course
Starting at 9am, budding trackers will be given a safety briefing before making their way into the woods to try their hand at outdoor survival. Students will learn traditional fire lighting methods involving sticks and stones, as well as more modern techniques for turning sparks into lapping flames. Shelter building skills will also be imparted by an experienced woodsman, without a tent peg in sight. With participants' appetites for the outdoors whetted, an instructor will reveal the age old practices of foraging for food in even the most extreme circumstances, with hands-on experience honing skills throughout the day.

Key information
Valid on 23 June, 28 July, or 25 August
Held at Knightley Park, Rangemore
Runs from 9am to 5pm
For ages 10 and over