Scything courses

Scything courses and workshops across the UK. Learn to scythe and master this traditional rural skill, which uses a large curved knife on a pole or 'staithe' to hand mow grass or reap crops. The scythe was traditionally used for cutting hay and initially replaced the sickle, a similar but smaller hand tool, by being ergonomically more advanced and comfortable. Scything involves a left swinging motion or stroke to create a 'swathe' of cut grass. Good exercise!

Scything course

In-person course

Wiltshire

£75

Try your hand at this traditional method of habitat management. Thanks to its many benefits for both the individual and the environment, Scything is increasingly being favoured over modern methods of meadow maintenance. Benefits include: Low cost Carbon emission/pollutant free Sensitive to wildlife with minimal disturbance Promotes health, well-being & mindfulness Connections to the land & cultural heritage Social Portable Easy to use and maintain Outdoor exercise During the course of the day, you will learn how to effectively use and maintain a scythe for optimal meadow management. This workshop...