Hill walking & navigation skills
Our mountain and navigation courses are designed to offer structured learning opportunities to help people gain further knowledge and gain confidence towards their own mountain adventures.
LDM are approved providers of the Mountain Skills Scheme. These courses are affiliated with Mountain Training and are designed for walkers looking for a progressive approach to gaining skills for the hills and mountains of Britain.
Designed to be progressive and rich in content, we want to create a relaxed atmosphere and help people develop their mountain skills. We have one day navigation and two day navigation courses available as well as more in depth hill & mountain skills courses.
Our courses are a perfect introduction to UK hill walking and will prepare you for the mountains of Snowdonia, Lake District and Scotland in summer conditions. These courses are comprehensive, all skills needed for walking in the UK are covered and they offer a good introduction or refresher.
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Lake District Mountaineering are an approved course provider for Mountain Training skills courses.
This means our courses with the Mountain Training stamp are professional and moderated to standard, therefore they come with a stamp of approval and quality assurance from the UK awarding body for outdoor training and qualifications.
Joining an approved Mountain Training course guarantees you are receiving the best training from skilled and experienced instructors.
mountain navigation:
intro
This one-day introductory course combines practical experience with essential theory to build your confidence and competence in mountain navigation. You’ll learn key map reading skills, use of compass, and fundamental navigation techniques tailored specifically for mountainous terrain.
hill & mountain
skills
A Mountain Skills course is an ideal choice for people interested in exploring mountainous terrain and want to develop their confidence in the mountains. This is our recommended course for those looking to gain independence for hill walking in the UK mountains.
mountain skills
& wild camping
This Mountain Skills and Wild Camping course is perfect for anyone planning an overnight adventure in the UK mountains. You’ll develop essential mountain skills for hill walking alongside practical campcraft, culminating in a one-night wild camping experience.
WHAT customers SAY
Amazing experience for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of the mountains. Easily digestible information. Sam is an excellent teacher and caters the experience according to your needs.
I recently booked a navigation course with LDM to enhance my skills in using a compass and map for mountain navigation. Sam, the instructor, was both friendly and knowledgeable.
Sam @ Lake District Mountaineering has been helping me with basic navigation skills. At 53 years old it’s been superb to have a guide so clearly passionate, so expert in his field, and such a great coach , able to build rapport and be easy with the client, yet challenging when needed.
Thanks Sam. I had a brilliant time and highly recommend your courses for anyone wanting to gain more confidence when out on the fells!!
Had a great couple of days on a mountain skills course. Sam, our instructor, was excellent! The first day we started in Honister and focused on navigation; the second day, we started in Seathwaite and had more of an adventure day where we learned a broad range of skills. Sam is very knowledgeable, patient and puts you at ease. Overall, it was an excellent experience, and I am already thinking about the next course to sign up to with Lake District Mountaineering. High recommended.
CONTACT
We look forward to hearing from you and working towards your mountaineering ambitions and helping to achieve your goals.
Phone or WhatsApp:
07458353048
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