scrambling & mountaineering courses

Our scrambling and mountaineering courses provide a supportive learning environment to help you gain confidence and skills on steeper, more exposed mountain terrain.

Whether you’re new to scrambling or looking to advance your abilities, we tailor our courses to suit your goals.

All courses are led by experienced, MCI-qualified instructors whose expert knowledge and refined skills ensure you’re in safe hands. We guide you through classic routes while maximising your learning opportunities.

Intro to Scrambling: Perfect for building confidence on Grade I terrain
Intro & Advanced Mountaineering: Designed for those ready to progress to Grade III, focusing on rope techniques and technical skills essential for more challenging scrambles
MCI Preparation: for those looking to check in before an assessment

Introduction to scrambling

For confident mountain walkers, this course introduces the fundamental skills needed to tackle grade I scrambles safely and independently. You’ll learn how to manage risk and make sound decisions on steeper, more exposed ground.

This is a hands-on, unroped scrambling course focused on grade I terrain.

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summer mountaineering:

intro

This course is designed as a first step into roped scrambling and alpine-style climbing. You’ll learn how to move confidently in boots on easy rock and alpine terrain, gaining experience on scrambles up to Grade III and climbs up to Diff (D) grade.

Over two days, you’ll be guided through some of the Lake District’s best summer mountaineering routes, building skills in rope techniques, movement, and mountain awareness.

*summer is determined by the lack of snow and ice, not the time of year.

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summer mountaineering:

advanced

This course is designed for experienced scramblers ready to take the next step toward independent mountaineering. You’ll learn to lead scrambles safely and efficiently, developing core skills in ropework, route-finding, protection placement, and decision-making on technical ground.

By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to lead your own scrambling adventures.

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mci scrambling preparation

This focused workshop is designed specifically for MCI trainees preparing for the scrambling element of their final assessment. The day will refine your technical systems, sharpen your decision-making, and give you direct feedback on your readiness.

An unofficial workshop - this workshop is not an affiliated course to AMI

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WHAT customers SAY

great scrambling

Another fantastic course run by Sam of LDM! Me and my son booked onto the 2 day Further Scrambling course - what an experience!! Great introduction in perfect conditions on day 1 in the Langdales, then a 2nd epic mountain day 'Threading the Needle' and ridge ascent onto Great Gable. Lots of good skills learned from Sam, and some exhilarating experience gained in the process. Highly recommended and superb instruction from Sam!

advanced scrambling course

The advanced scrambling course was just what I was looking for and really well delivered. There was a lot to take in but Sam was clear calm and incredibly helpful and at all times focused on safety. I would recommend this to all looking to up their scrambling grade.

scrambling course

We did a 2 day Scrambling course with Sam and it was excellent. I did the course with a couple of work colleges who had no previous scrambling experience and Sam built them up to grade 3 with no problems. Two brilliant mountain days with Sam & Pippa and huge amount of development for all of us. Brilliant instruction with total safety , highly recommended.