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Why Take a Mountain Leader Preparation Course – And When is the Best Time?
If you're aiming to become a qualified Mountain Leader (ML), take a look at the Mountain Leader Preparation course!

Lake District Mountaineering
Mar 15, 20252 min read


Tips to prepare for & Pass Your Mountain Leader Assessment
Here are some key tips to help you pass your Mountain Leader (ML) assessment with confidence.

Lake District Mountaineering
Mar 7, 20253 min read


Hints & tips, equipment and kit recommendations for winter mountaineering and climbing
Winter Courses with LDM - hints and tips, equipment, gear and recommendations for winter climbing and mountaineering.

Lake District Mountaineering
Jan 2, 20259 min read


Wild Camping in the Lake District: Kit, Tips, and Guidelines
We’ll cover essential kit and recommendations, packing tips, wild camping courses to help you, and the guidelines you need to follow to wild

Lake District Mountaineering
Nov 5, 20246 min read


Pillar Rock: The Mountaineers Way
Pillar Rock, located in the Western Fells of England's Lake District, is a fascinating feature of British mountaineering history.

Lake District Mountaineering
Sep 18, 20246 min read


Is Instant Access to Information Making Us Less Likely to Develop Skills (for Hill Walking)?
Is Instant Access to Information Making Us Less Likely to Develop Skills (for Hill Walking)?

Lake District Mountaineering
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Discovering Trad Climbing with Lake District Mountaineering
Are you looking to delve into the world of traditional climbing, also known as trad climbing?

Lake District Mountaineering
Aug 6, 20244 min read


Mountain Leader Courses in the Lake District
The Lake District is the perfect setting for aspiring mountain leaders to hone their skills.

Lake District Mountaineering
Jul 10, 20244 min read


Gimmer Crag: The best crag in the lakes?
In this blog, we'll explore some recommended link ups and highlight our favourite routes that you simply must do on Gimmer Crag.

Lake District Mountaineering
Jul 1, 20244 min read


Guided Rock Climbing: Lake District
Guided climbing in the Lake District: hints, tips and consideration in where to climb and what to look for in hiring a guide.

Lake District Mountaineering
May 14, 20244 min read


Top tips: helping you plan a mountain day
Top tips for planning a day in the mountains. UK hill walking, preparation, planning and consideration before heading out.

Lake District Mountaineering
Nov 15, 20234 min read


Exploring the Best Diff and VDiff Climbs in the Lake District
In this blog, we will be exploring some of the best Diff (Difficult) and VDiff (Very Difficult) climbs in the Lake District, each promising

Lake District Mountaineering
Oct 13, 20236 min read


Pillar Rock
Guided days on Pillar Rock with Lake District Mountaineering and qualified and experience mountain guides

Lake District Mountaineering
Jul 3, 20233 min read


Mountain Navigation: Essential Tips for Navigators
Top tips and strategies from experienced mountaineers and instructors to help improve your navigation in the mountains.

Lake District Mountaineering
May 16, 20234 min read


LDM - Mountain training affiliation
LDM courses and our affiliation with the Mountain Training - information about what we deliver and why

Lake District Mountaineering
Apr 27, 20233 min read


2022 - Year in Review
A quick review of what we got up to throughout the year and a quick showcase of our adventures; rock climbing, mountaineering, Hill Walking

Lake District Mountaineering
Dec 24, 20223 min read


Mountaineering Feature: The Napes
Scrambling on The Napes and Great Gable, Lake District, UK.
Hire a mountain professional with Lake District Mountaineering

Lake District Mountaineering
Jun 21, 20223 min read


LDM - Winter Round up 2022
Lake District Mountaineering have enjoyed a busy winter season - running skills courses, private guided days and taking lots of great people

Lake District Mountaineering
Mar 8, 20223 min read


Choosing boots for winter mountaineering
Helping you choose the right boots for winter mountaineering

Lake District Mountaineering
Oct 19, 20214 min read


LDM How to: Wear a climbing harness
In this short blog we will discuss how to fit your climbing harness and wear it correctly. It is important your harness fits well and is...

Lake District Mountaineering
Sep 30, 20211 min read
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