Phil Brooke Longbows – Traditional Skills School

The Way Of The Woods - Nestled in a private ancient woodland in the heart of the High Weald, East Sussex, Phil Brooke Longbows offers a unique opportunity to learn traditional skills where they truly belong in the woods. Phil, Woodland Manager, Woodsman, Bushcraft Specialist, and Traditional Bowyer, has over 25 years’ experience in outdoor education, having founded Chosen Paths Bushcraft in 2011 and served as Chief Instructor at Woodcraft School in Midhurst for more than 15 years concurrently.

Our mission is the preservation and teaching of heritage fieldcraft and woodland skills. From traditional bow making, Bushcraft, arrow making, and forging, primitive technology, woodcraft, ethnobotany, deer management, deer butchery, and ethical deer stalking every course is built on experience, ethical practice, and practical application.

We manage our woodland traditionally while offering workshops and courses UK-wide, with a focus on wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and nature-based education. Our programs are continually updated to reflect best practice and evolving techniques, ensuring that every student receives training of the highest standard.

At Phil Brooke Longbows, you don’t just learn skills you step into a living tradition, gain mastery that endures, and connect with the heritage of the woods.

Train with purpose. Learn with depth. Leave with skills that last a lifetime. Discover your path and step into the woods.

"Bushcraft is about the skills and knowledge that allow you to thrive in a raw natural environment. Time tested techniques, often passed down by aboriginal peoples, and simple yet robust tools that strive towards self-sufficiency. Bushcraft is about being resourceful and engaging in the natural world"