During two fun and action packed days on the Hill Skills course, we will equip you with the skills and knowledge to safely undertake hill walks in the upland areas of the UK. Absolutely no experience of hill walking or navigation is required prior to a hill skills course. We spend approximately four to five hours walking on each day and by the end can navigate a route on paths / tracks. The Hill Skills course is nationally accredited by Mountain Training and our courses are both highly informative and run by experienced trainers. Importantly in our opinion, they are also fun and run in a friendly inclusive manner.

You can view a short video about the course on YouTube by following the link below;

Mountain Training Hill Skills Video on Youtube

Hill Skills – Course Format

Over the two days which run from 09:00 to 17:00 we will cover;

  • Planning – how to successfully plan a hill walk in the UK or Ireland.
  • Walking skills – what things should you consider while out walking and what can make life easier (pace, nutrition, movement skills etc.).
  • Clothing and equipment – being suitably dressed and equipped can make the difference between a great day out and a complete disaster.
  • Weather – how it affects the hills and your day out.
  • Navigation in the hills – everything from selecting a compass to navigation strategies and an intro to GPS.
  • Environmental knowledge – how to minimise your impact on the hill and information on good practice and useful organisations.
  • Hazards and emergency procedures in the hills – how to respond to any hazards you encounter and what to do in an emergency.

Cost - £130.00

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Please Note:

  • Accomodation is not provided on this course
  • Own clothing and equipment required (please contact us for guidance if needed)
  • Course book, certificate and timing card included with this course.