Steven Kelly on Bear Grylls: Wild Reckoning | South West Survival

Steven Kelly on Bear Grylls wild Reckoning

Big news from the South West Survival camp…

Our founder Steven Kelly is appearing on Bear Grylls: Wild Reckoning — the BBC series that takes real people into wild terrain to face pressure, problem-solve, and rebuild trust when things have gone off track.

If you’ve followed South West Survival for any length of time, you’ll know Steven doesn’t deal in “TV survival”. He teaches field-tested survival and bushcraft skills built from over two decades of military experience, and he’s spent years helping everyday people build confidence outdoors — from first-timers to hardened adventurers.

Now you’ll see that mindset brought to the screen.

What is Bear Grylls: Wild Reckoning?

Wild Reckoning is a reality-based series where the wilderness becomes the proving ground.

Instead of comfort and distractions, you get terrain, weather, fatigue, and consequences — and that’s where character shows. Under Bear’s guidance, each journey pushes people to:

• communicate when it’s hard

• make decisions under pressure

• take responsibility

• rebuild trust through action, not talk

It’s not about “being tough”. It’s about being capable.

Why Steven was asked to take part

Steven’s whole approach is simple:

Skills + mindset = confidence.

You can teach someone how to light a fire… but when they’re cold, hungry, and stressed, the real lesson is how they manage themselves and their team.

That’s exactly what South West Survival has always been about — and it’s why this show aligns so well with what we teach on our courses:

• calm thinking under pressure

• practical decision-making

• leadership and teamwork

• resilience, grit, and confidence outdoors

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What this means for South West Survival

We’re proud — but we’re also using this moment properly.

If you’ve found South West Survival through the show (welcome), here’s what you need to know:

✅ We run real survival & bushcraft training in Devon (and across the South West).

✅ Courses are designed for beginners through to experienced outdoors people.

✅ You’ll leave with skills you can actually use — and the confidence to use them.

This isn’t a “watch it and forget it” moment. It’s your nudge to get trained.

Train with Steven Kelly and the South West Survival team

If Wild Reckoning has lit a fire under you (good), here are the best next steps:

1) Beginners survival & bushcraft training

Learn the fundamentals properly: shelter, fire, water, navigation, kit, and survival priorities.

2) Corporate team-building & groups

If you want a team to communicate, lead, and perform under pressure — the outdoors exposes the truth fast.

3) Private training & bespoke courses

Want something tailored to your goals? We build training days around your needs.

Ready to get started?

Head to our Courses page, or message us through the Contact page and tell us what you want to achieve.

Watch Steven on Bear Grylls: Wild Reckoning

You can watch Bear Grylls: Wild Reckoning on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

We’ll share behind-the-scenes updates and episode info on our social channels — follow along here:

• Instagram: @survival_ste

• South West Survival socials (links on our website)

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FAQ

Is South West Survival a real training provider?

Yes — we’re a UK-based survival and bushcraft training company delivering practical courses in the South West.

Can beginners do your courses?

Absolutely. If you’re brand new, we’ll build you from the ground up and keep it safe, structured, and confidence-building.

Do you run corporate/team events?

Yes — we deliver outdoor team-building days that focus on leadership, communication, resilience, and problem-solving.

Want to train with the same mindset you’ll see on Wild Reckoning?

Explore our courses and book your place — and if you’re not sure what’s right for you, message us and we’ll point you at the best starting line.