Mountain Leader Award

The ML award is for those who wish to lead a group of hill walkers anywhere in the UK under summer conditions.

You will learn such skills as group management, navigation, emergency procedures and equipment, access and conservation and security on steep ground.

We Run

ML Trainings

ML Assessments

ML Re Assessments

ML Refresher

ML Training or Assessment

course overview

These courses are run by Dan Robinson and Mike Margeson through Lakeside YMCA.

course dates

2nd to 7th August
30th August to 4th Sept

course cost

£400 residential
£320 none residential


ML Re Assessment

course overview

These are run by either Dan Robinson or Mike Margeson through Mike’s provider status.
The ratio is normally 1:1 or you could team up with another to reduce the cost.
No matter what you deferred on we can provide the assessment for you.

course dates

Your choice, give us a ring or e-mail

course cost

1:1 £150
1:2 £175


ML Refresher

course overview

Run by Dan Robinson these can be tailored to your needs, designed for either a skills check before your assessment or as a refresher / update if you did your assessment along time ago and wish to brush up a few things.

course dates

Your choice, give us a ring or e-mail

course cost

1:1 £150 per day
1:2 £175 each per day