Hill Skills

We offer an array of hill skills courses to suit all levels and cover the all aspects of interest. We will give you all the skills required to have a safe and enjoyable time on the hill in summer conditions. Whether you are looking pursuing National Governing Body Awards or just trying to increase your own personal competence. We will help you gain all the skills, techniques and the confidence to take it to the next level.

Whether your a novice walker looking to progress onto mountain terrain or increase your current skill set in the Lake District or further further afield. Our instructors are fully qualified, very experienced and keen to ensure you have a great experience.

Introduction to Navigation
Introduction to Navigation

Introduction to Navigation

Get to grips with the fundamentals with the help of a fully qualified instructor. You will be guided through basic navigation techniques such as scales, symbols and grid references to ground shape, measuring distance, taking bearings and using a compass. This course will give you the confidence to get off the beaten track and head into the hills.

  • Ratio: 1:6
  • Cost: £50 per person per day or 1:1 £175 per day
  • Duration: 1 Day


Navigation
Navigation

Progressive Navigation Skills

Looking at developing your navigation skills? Or are your skills slightly rusty? Hill skills not as proficient as you would like?

This course will cover all aspects of advanced navigation for those who wish to develop their navigation skills. Throughout this practical course you will have the opportunity to refine your navigation technique and learn more! It will give you the confidence to find your way in any weather conditions, day or night. This course is for anyone comfortable with the basics of navigation but wanting to gain an insight into navigation in poor visibility and away from paths and tracks.

  • Ratio: 1:6
  • Cost: £50 per person per day or 1:1 £175 per day
  • Duration: 1 Day


Teaching Navigation
Teaching Navigation

Teaching Navigation

This is a fantastic course for those wishing to teach navigation and looking for some new ideas. You will spend the day exploring new teaching methods and learning how to make navigation fun and enjoyable for all.

  • Ratio: 1:6
  • Cost: £50 per person per day or 1:1 £175 per day
  • Duration: 1 Day


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Summer Mountaineering Skills

Perfect if you are an experienced hillwalker keen to develop the necessary techniques of navigation, route finding, expedition camping, basic ropework and hazard awareness. This 2 day course concentrates on the techniques required for expeditions and encountered the conditions faced in the British mountains. The course also includes an overnight camp.

  • Ratio: 1:6
  • Cost: £140 per person with own kit or £165 including kit hire, price per person.
  • Duration: 2 Days