Mountain Training Official Hill & Mountain Skills Course

2 Days - £150pp
Learn to navigate confidently in the UK hills and mountains with this official Mountain Training course. Over two practical days, you’ll develop essential map, compass, and route-finding skills to enjoy safe, independent adventures in the outdoors.

2 Day - Hill & Mountain Skills

2 Day - Hill & Mountain Skills

Course £150pp Min 3 People to run - Max 8

Next Course Date: 4th & 5th of April 2026

  • Lake District & Cairngorms

  • Over the two days, you’ll develop the essential skills you need to explore mountainous areas more confidently. Our time will be spent outdoors, learning by doing in the very environment you'll later be heading into on your own adventures.

    Topics covered include:

    • Planning a mountain journey

    • Equipment: what to take and how to pack it

    • Navigation techniques and map skills

    • Simple scrambling and movement on steep ground

    • Identifying common mountain hazards

    • Emergency procedures and how to respond

  • You’ll need:

    • Weather-appropriate clothing

    • Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)

    • Sturdy footwear (mountain boots preferred)

    • Food and snacks

    • Water (at least 1L)

    • A small rucksack

    • Compass and OS Map

  • What’s included:

    • Instruction by a qualified mountain leader

    • 15% discount at Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock

    • A navigational timing card

    • Certificate of attendance

    • Lifetime access to the Digital Logbook (DLOG) system

    Start Time: 9am End Time: 5pm

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