# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ray of Sun X CampWild: Intro to Wild Camping Course for Women
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Apr, 2027 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Wild camping isn’t just about sleeping outside — it’s about learning how to carry everything you need, travel confidently through the hills, and make good decisions in real outdoor settings.

This Introduction to Wild Camping is a 2-night, hands-on course designed to build real confidence through practice, not pressure. Over the weekend, you’ll learn the essentials, put them into action on a hill day, and then do it all again — with more ease, clarity, and self-belief.

Strongly recommended for anyone booked onto our West Highland Way expedition, but open to anyone keen to develop real wild camping skills in a supportive, small-group environment.

We’ll be based at a CampWild site in the Shropshire Hills, using it as a safe, legal basecamp, with a full day hiking with loaded packs.

BOOK HERE: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/ray-of-sun-x-campwild-intro-to-wild-camping-course-1

🤝 In Partnership with CampWild
This experience is delivered in partnership with CampWild — the UK’s award-winning wild camping platform dedicated to unlocking access to wild spaces through responsible, legal camping.


CampWild works with land custodians across England, Wales and Scotland to create a network of carefully selected wild camping locations. Their mission is simple: enable more people to experience meaningful time outdoors while protecting the landscapes we love through education, stewardship and Leave No Trace principles.


As part of this weekend, you’ll receive a complimentary 12-month CampWild membership, giving you access to their booking platform and wild spaces across the UK long after the course finishes.


🌿 Who This Experience Is For
This weekend is ideal if you:

Are new to wild camping and want to learn properly

Are preparing for a multi-day hike or expedition

Want to practise packing, carrying, and walking with a full backpack

Have camped before but still feel unsure about systems and routines

Learn best by doing, not just reading


No previous wild camping experience is required.


🏕 What We’ll Cover
Across the weekend, we’ll cover:

What kit you actually need (and what you don’t)

How to pack your rucksack comfortably and efficiently

Campcraft basics: tents, sleeping systems, stoves, and food

Where you’re allowed to wild camp and the rules around it

Choosing good camp spots

Weather awareness and decision-making

Food, water, hygiene, and toileting outdoors (including periods)

Staying safe and managing risk

Navigation basics while carrying a full pack

Managing fear, nerves, and night-time worries

Leave No Trace and environmental responsibility

What to do when things don’t go to plan


🗺 Itinerary
🟡 Friday — Arrival, Setup & Foundations
Theme: Settle → Understand → Feel safe → Build confidence early


16:00–17:00 — Arrival Window

Informal arrival, kit drop, and a chance to settle in. We’ll begin to understand experience levels and group dynamics.


17:00–17:30 — Welcome Circle

Introductions, expectations, and a chance to share one worry about the weekend (we’ll come back to this later).

You’ll get a clear overview of the weekend and key safety principles.


Campcraft Foundations — Choosing a Camp Spot

Learn how to choose a safe, comfortable, and low-impact camp location.


17:30–19:00 — Guided Camp Setup

Hands-on from the start:

Go through backpacks (essentials vs luxuries)

Pitch tents together

Learn simple, repeatable systems

Get comfortable in your setup


19:00–20:00 — Dinner & Practical Teaching

Cook using your own kit while learning:

Stove types and safe use

Where (and where not) to cook

Hygiene and cleaning systems


20:00–21:15 — Session 1: Wild Camping Foundations

What wild camping is (and isn’t)

UK access and legal basics

Leave No Trace principles

CampWild and responsible camping

Water, toileting, and environmental considerations


We’ll also introduce the mindset side — feeling unsure at first is completely normal.


21:15 onwards — Wind Down

Hot drinks, chats, and your first night under the stars.


🟢 Saturday — Load, Move & Practise
Theme: Challenge → Real experience → Build capability


07:00–08:30 — Breakfast & Pack Down

You’ll lead, with guidance on packing systems, efficiency, and weight distribution.


08:30–09:00 — Rucksack Fitting

Learn how to properly fit and adjust your pack so it works with your body.


09:00–16:00 — Hill Day (Loaded Packs)

A full day in the hills carrying everything you need.


Throughout the day, we’ll cover:

Pacing, movement, and terrain awareness

Navigation basics and route choice

Decision-making in real conditions

Energy, food, and hydration strategies


16:00–17:30 — Camp Setup (Round 2)

Set up camp again — this time with more independence. This is where confidence really builds.


17:30–18:30 — Free Time

Rest and reset.


18:30–19:30 — Dinner


19:30–20:30 — Session 2: Confidence & Mindset

We’ll work through:

Fear of the dark

Fear of other people

Fear of wildlife

“What if something goes wrong?”


You’ll learn how to separate real risk from perceived fear, and build practical confidence.


20:30 onwards — Relaxed Evening

Unstructured time to unwind and enjoy being outdoors.


🔵 Sunday — Consolidation & Confidence
Theme: Clarity → Independence → “I can do this”


08:00–09:00 — Breakfast

Encouraging independence with minimal input.


09:00–09:30 — Final Pack Down

Refine systems and recognise your progress.


09:30–11:00 — Final Reflection & Debrief

Biggest learnings

What you’re proud of

What felt hard → what changed

Planning your next steps


You’ll leave knowing you have the skills — and the confidence — to go and do this yourself.


🌄 What’s Included
Your investment includes:

Instruction and support from a qualified Mountain Leader

Two nights camping at a CampWild site in the Shropshire Hills

A full guided hill day carrying loaded packs

Small group learning environment (maximum 12 participants)

All teaching sessions, workshops, and guided activities

A complimentary 12-month CampWild membership

Participants are required to bring their own camping equipment, food, and personal kit. A full kit list will be provided after booking.


💷 Price
£285 per person

Minimum: 4 participants 

Maximum: 12 participants


💳 Payment Options
You can choose the option that works best for you:

✔ Pay in Full — Secure your space immediately at checkout

✔ Pay in Instalments (via Klarna) — Spread the cost at checkout

✔ Deposit & Balance Later — Pay a deposit now and settle the remaining balance no later than 4 weeks before the event

BOOK HERE: https://www.rayofsunadventures.com/event-details-registration/ray-of-sun-x-campwild-intro-to-wild-camping-course-1
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/church-stretton/ray-of-sun-x-campwild-intro-to-wild-camping-course-for-women/200030253192728
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, camping, workshops, trekking, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Church Stretton
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Long Mynd
- **lat**: 52.5478
- **long**: -2.8389
- **full address**: Long Mynd, Church Stretton, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ray of Sun X CampWild: Intro to Wild Camping Course for Women being held?
  - **A:** Ray of Sun X CampWild: Intro to Wild Camping Course for Women takes place on Fri, 16 Apr, 2027 at 04:00 pm to Fri, 16 Apr, 2027 at 04:00 pm at Long Mynd, Church Stretton, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ray of Sun X CampWild: Intro to Wild Camping Course for Women?
  - **A:** Ray of Sun X CampWild: Intro to Wild Camping Course for Women is organized by Rayofsun_adventures.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ray of Sun X CampWild: Intro to Wild Camping Course for Women is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Church Stretton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ray of Sun X CampWild: Intro to Wild Camping Course for Women sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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