Take up a new hobby and start mountain walking!

This 3 day beginners walking course is ideal if you have little or no experience of mountain walking but want to get started. We`ll cover the essentials you need to start mountain walking in Britain and Ireland as well as enjoying 3 outdoor days in Snowdonia.

We'll look at clothing, equipment, hazards, route planning and essential navigation skills, as well as attempting mountain routes with different characteristics to give you a a great start to your mountain walking adventures.

Over the course you will have learn and practice the techniques and skills needed for traveling safely in the mountains of Britain and Ireland.

Course Outline

Weather
Equipment, Food and clothing
Emergency Procedures
Access
Reading a map
Using the compass
Navigation Strategies and techniques
Route Planning
Mountain Hazards

Course Outline

This can vary depending on the weather conditions experienced, which in itself forms part of the course.

Day 1 - A mountain day. Looking at preparation necessary for heading out into the hills, clothing and equipment required as well as movement on different types of mountain terrain

Day 2 - A navigation day establishing the essential skills and techniques as well as looking at the impact of the weather

Day 3 - Getting to the top of our chosen mountain objective, with you navigating through the day in whatever conditions we face

Course Price

£160 course only

From £250 per person including 3 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, based on 2 people sharing or from £280 per single person

From £235 per person including 5 nights accommodation on a self catering basis, based on 2 people sharing

This course includes all instruction and guiding by a qualified mountain leader and first aider. The course operates on a maximum ratio of 6 clients to 1 instructor, to ensure appropriate focus for each individual.

 

Client Testimonials

"Very good course, would defintley recommend it to others" Angela, August 2008

"Really enjoyed the 3 days....." Sue, April 2008

"Really enjoyed the course. Good for confidence and inspiring....." Rhys, April 2008

 

Available Dates 2008

If the course date is still listed, it means we have places available on that course.

March 28-30, April 18-20

May 24-26, June 13-15

July 25-27, August 8-10

September 5-7, October 3-5