Veterans Overnight Camp - September 2025
Join us for a relaxed, social overnight camp designed exclusively for veterans.
Date and time
Location
Knockiehill Woodland Centre
Melgum Road Tarland AB34 4UX United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 1 day
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Time Out With Purpose – No Pressure, No Expectations
Step into the woodland for 24 hours of reconnection, reflection, and real conversation. From woodland walks and axe throwing to campfire cooking and skill sharing — this is your chance to reset in the company of like-minded individuals from similar backgrounds.
This isn’t therapy.It’s re-engagement.Social. Friendly. A little less filtered.What to Expect:
- Hands-on camp setup – choose from tarps, hammocks, or camp beds (or bring your own gear)
- Campfire food provided – but feel free to bring extras to cook
- Activities included – axe throwing, archery, bushcraft, and more
- Low signal, high connection – phone charging is available, but don’t expect full barsWhen:
Saturday 27th September, 12 PM – Sunday 28th September, 12 PM At Knockiehill Woodland Centre, Tarland⚠️ Please Note:
By registering for this overnight, you’re also signed up for the Campfire Gathering on Sunday from 10 AM — a Red and Blue Beacon event focused on community, conversation, and connection.💷 Cost:
There is a £20 contribution per person.This goes directly toward covering food costs and helps us reinvest into future veterans’ events.***Please contact us directly at info@opcairngorms.org if you cannot offset this cost, we have funds that can be utilised to support access to our courses**
Frequently asked questions
We have limited sleeping bags, campbeds, hammocks and tarps available. Once you register you will recieve a seperate email on reply you can advise your needs there. All equipment is subject to availability
There will be a basic meal however please feel free to bring additional food you can cook on the fire.
Yes, this is a closed event for members of the military, if you are not, were not of this criteria please visit www.kwc-tarland.co.uk for other options
Unfortunately this event is not for children, it is a place where adults can relax and be a bit less filtered, we aim to operate forces family days in the future
We are a offgrid location, we have composting toilets, 1 off grid shower however this is only used for emergencys as it is a single night stay. We bring water onto site and ask you please bring a minimum of 2 litres with you.
As a woodland we are very organic, we have pathways but they are of the natural sort. The ground is uneven in places and some of the woodland walks maybe unsuitable for some, our main camp however is flat and has seating etc. We currently do 'not' have disabled access toilets.
The gates open at 1130, please park in the main carpark and we aim to have everyone onsite by 1230. Please do not arrive earlier as the woodland maybe being used by another group or just simply closed. Please also advise us if you will be arriving later in the day.
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