⛰ Two Days of Mountain Skills, Navigation and Map Reading Training in the Lake District ⛰
After completing this course you will be able to discover new areas, new mountains and new routes, deep within the UK National Parks, off the beaten track, with confidence and proficiency.
Key concepts you will learn on the Hill & Mountain skills course:
✅ Choosing a route: how to plan a walk in the mountains
✅ Navigation skills: map reading, using a compass and staying on track
✅ Basic scrambling: an introduction to scrambling and steep ground
✅ Responding to hazards: what to do in an emergency
✅ Walking skills: pace, movement in the mountains and clothing/equipment
✅ Weather: understanding a mountain forecast and how it can influence your day
✅ Modern navigation: GPS/phones and the pros/cons of using them
A full two-day course aimed at building and developing hillwalking skills in the Lake District.
After this course you will leave with a wealth of practical knowledge giving you the confidence and experience to tackle UK mountains in summer conditions.
You will spend the first day covering all the essential skills needed to become a skilled and proficient hillwalker. On the second day you will put your new skills to the test as you complete a mountain journey in the mountains. At times you will leave the main trails to explore the local mountains and develop the skills needed to be more adventurous with your future route selection.
📅 2026 dates:
-- Thursday 19th March - Friday 20th March 2026
-- Thursday 16th April - Friday 17th April 2026
-- Thursday 28th May - Friday 29th May 2026
-- Thursday 25th June - Friday 26th June 2026
-- Thursday 9th July - Friday 10th July 2026
-- Thursday 20th August - Friday 21st August 2026
-- Thursday 17th September - Friday 18th September 2026
Find out more and to book...
https://www.mountain-walks.co.uk/mountain-skills/mountain-skills/
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