Looking to sharpen your outdoor skills? Join Tipi Adventures for a hands-on half-day workshop that covers fire-starting, water harvesting, and Leave No Trace in a beautiful natural setting. Perfect for beginners and seasoned outdoor fans alike, this experience lays a solid foundation for safe, responsible adventures.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, no prior skills needed.
Wildlife
History
This region has been a hub for outdoor education for over 20 years, with community programs emphasizing sustainability.
Conservation
Tipi Adventures supports local conservation efforts by promoting Leave No Trace principles and environmentally friendly practices.
Tipi Adventures
Looking to sharpen your outdoor skills? Join Tipi Adventures for a hands-on half-day workshop that covers fire-starting, water harvesting, and Leave No Trace in a beautiful natural setting. Perfect for beginners and seasoned outdoor fans alike, this experience lays a solid foundation for safe, responsible adventures.
Tipi Adventures is a Rathdrum, County Wicklow-based outdoor experience provider offering tipi camping, trekking tents, tree tents, hammock stays, bushcraft courses, woodland sauna sessions and open-fire meals. The business lists camping options that include Hammock for 1, Trekking Tent for 1–3, Tree Tent for 2–3, Tipi for 4 and a Tipi Deluxe for 2, plus additional food-focused sessions such as evening meals (Friday–Sunday) and breakfast cooked over an open fire.
On-site programs cover practical outdoor skills: the Fundamental Outdoor Skills half-day is a 3-hour session that teaches fire-making, water harvesting and Leave No Trace principles. The Natural Living Skills programme expands into firecraft, shelter building, water purification and campfire cooking. Crafts sessions let guests make items like survival bracelets, carved spoons and bushcraft chairs using sustainably sourced materials.
The woodland setting near Laragh and Rathdrum provides opportunities for riverside relaxation and wild swims alongside guided sauna sessions. Evening meals highlight open-fire recipes such as Piri Piri Chicken Stack Burgers and BBQ Beef Brisket Baps prepared with local ingredients. Tipi Adventures lists experiences suitable for individuals, couples and small groups and provides hands-on instruction for beginners and intermediates.
Tipi Adventures is featured on The Adventure Collective, where trip listings and basic details are presented. Visitors should consult individual trip pages for up-to-date availability, group sizes, session lengths and weekend meal schedules.
Location
Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
Woodland base near Laragh
Tours Offered
15
Camping and skills experiences
Campfire Cooking
Weekend meals
Open-fire breakfasts and dinners
Wellness & Skills
Sauna & Bushcraft
Woodland sauna and living skills
Reserve a tipi, tent or skills session in Rathdrum, County Wicklow — check individual trip pages for availability and booking details.
Practice fire safety
Always follow guidelines when making fires, and ensure fires are fully extinguished.
Bring reusable containers
Use eco-friendly water containers to practice water harvesting techniques.
Dress in layers
Wear moisture-wicking and weather-appropriate clothing for comfort and safety.
Respect wildlife
Observe animals quietly and stay at a safe distance to minimize impact.
Comfortable clothing
Wear weather-appropriate clothing suitable for outdoor activities.
Sturdy footwear
Hiking boots or closed-toe shoes with good traction are recommended.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated and bring a reusable water container.
Notebook and pen
Useful for taking notes or sketching outdoor observations.