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South West Survival 2026!

As always, we’ve got an exciting and creative agenda up our sleeves at South West Survival. It’s time to get you knee deep in the great outdoors and learning new skills in the inspirational backdrop of our fabulous British wilderness.

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TOP TIP: How To Find Magnetic South!

Check out this top tip and more from me to get set and ready for the great outdoors this summer. Whether you're facing dangerous terrain for the first time, or just looking to escape the urban landscape, I've got tips and tricks galore.

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Get outdoors this summer and learn the ancient skills of bushcraft @ South West Survival!

Technology and hundreds of other transformations have changed the world as we know it. We witness new trends and inventions which redefine our lives. Since the inception of time, bushcraft skills have been prominent. From being an utter necessity in ancient times to being a big personality booster today, their importance is as strong as ever!

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PRESS: Steven Kelly Talks About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In Military Veterans And How To Cope-Up With It?

Serving in the Army is one of the most unique experiences for every soldier. This job cannot be compared to any other job in the world and defies every concept of a job. The amount of satisfaction you get from serving your country cannot be compared with anything else. […]

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Steven Kelly (Survival Ste)

Commando-trained survival instructor, TV survivalist, and host of The Survival Debrief Podcast — real-world mindset, bushcraft, navigation, and resilience under pressure.

As seen on Naked and Afraid • Naked and Afraid: Apocalypse • Bear Grylls: Wild Reckoning IMDb

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Train With Me

I’m Steven Kelly — known online as Survival Ste. I teach practical survival and bushcraft that works when it’s cold, wet, hungry, and going wrong. No fantasy tactics, no keyboard survival.

Through The Survival Debrief Podcast, I break down the decisions, mistakes, and mindset that TV edits never show.

Through South West Survival and Commando Expeditions, I help people build real capability — from beginners to corporate teams — using proven, simple systems.

What you’ll find here:

• Podcast debriefs, guest interviews, and lessons you can apply immediately  
• Training and experiences in the South West UK  
• Media, speaking, and brand partnership enquiries

Based in Plymouth, UK.
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