Welcome to Coracle Craftsman. My name is Richard Taylor and I am a leading maker of premium quality traditional cleft wood fishing coracles, wattle hurdles and woodland coppice products.

I also demonstrate traditional country crafts at major public events as well as give talks, courses and guided walks on nature observation and wilderness survival bushcraft.

As a country craftsman I am very ‘Old School’ aiming for the highest standards in all that I do using only truly traditional methods. With regards to coracles, I am also a strong advocate for the continuation of traditional coracle making and fishing in Wales.

Outside of the country crafts, coppicing, bushcraft and natural history my hobbies and interests include cycling, swimming, martial arts, writing and real ales!

I also make and shoot classical and historical bows and arrows.
I am happily married to my wife Angie and have two children, James and Emma.

Latest Addition: Coracle Bushcraft
Latest Addition: Survival Course
Latest Addition: Secret Lives: Richard Taylor Coracle Maker
Latest Addition: Tomahawks and Tomahawk Throwing
Latest Addition: Wilderness Survival Feature
Latest Addition: Wilderness Gallery
Latest Addition: PDF Versions of Articles
Latest Addition: Coracle Making Feature