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, with a focus on safe, efficient movement in exposed ground.
Mountaineering Intro – Designed for those ready to step up to Grade II/III scrambles and begin introducing ropework and more technical decision-making.
Mountaineering: Development – Ideal for those with some experience who are looking to build independence, refine scrambling techniques, and improve judgement in more complex terrain.
Mountaineering Advanced – A course for proficient scramblers wanting to fine-tune their skills, gain higher-level coaching, and prepare for bigger objectives and alpine-style routes.
BEST FOR BEGINNERS
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.
MOST POPULAR
summer mountaineering:
introDUCTION
This course is designed as a first step into roped scrambling. You’ll learn how to move confidently in boots on easy rock, gaining experience on scrambles up to Grade II/III.
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.
NEXT STEPS
summer mountaineering:
Development
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.
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.
WHAT customers SAY
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!
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.
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.
CONTACT
We look forward to hearing from you and working towards your mountaineering ambitions and helping to achieve your goals.
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