The Mountain Skills & Scrambling course is designed to build your confidence, competence, and independence for UK mountain adventures, progressing over three days.
The course begins with foundational skills: planning, map reading, and essential navigation. Day two focuses on movement on steeper terrain, and more advanced navigation techniques.
On day three, you’ll experience Grade I scrambling, applying all your skills in a real-world, summit-focused setting.
Learn how to plan a successful mountain day: route choice, timing, distance, and contingency strategies. You’ll also develop practical skills for interpreting weather forecasts and understanding mountain conditions.
Build techniques for efficient movement over varied terrain, including steep slopes, rocky paths, and off-trail sections. Practice pacing, nutrition, energy management, and safe ascent and descent strategies.
Experience hands-on Grade I scrambling on Cam Crag Ridge. Learn to assess exposure, use hand and foot placements safely, and make decisions in a real scrambling environment.
Wearing the right gear and packing efficiently can make all the difference. Learn how to layer effectively, pack a rucksack comfortably for multi-day walks, and select equipment for safety and practicality.
-Gain confidence navigating with map & compass. Learn:
-Map understanding and contour interpretation
-Compass use and taking bearings
-Estimating distance, direction, and timing
-Independent route-finding and decision-making
Understand how weather impacts the mountains and your safety. Explore the local upland environment, including flora, fauna, geology, and land use, while practicing Leave No Trace principles.
Learn to manage potential hazards, what to carry for emergencies, and how to call Mountain Rescue. Practice giving accurate locations and essential information during emergency situations.
Level: Beginner
16+ (under 18's must be accompanied by a parent/adult)
1:6 Ratio | 4 spaces per course (two instructors means double spaces)
Minimum 2 bookings for course to run
-Some hill walking experience is beneficial but we are here to build confidence
-Moderate fitness for full-day mountain walks. Some hill experience helpful but no scrambling experience required
-A head for heights will be beneficial
-Kit list provided at booking.
-Wear warm, waterproof clothing and mountain boots.
-Bring a sturdy rucksack, lunch, snacks, and water.
-Helmet (can be provided)
-OL4 map
-Silva Expedition 4 compass
-Stopwatch
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Mountain Skills & Scrambling
Please pay in full if the course is less 30 days away
4 available
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£390.00 | |
Book with 50% deposit
This ticket allows you to pay a deposit to secure your place on the course. We will be in touch when the full amount is due, this will be via email and we will send you a link to an easy bank transfer. The full amount will be due no later than 30 days before the course. The contract you enter into on this ticket is a promise to pay the full amount owed.
4 available
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£195.00 |
Honister
Honister Pass
Keswick
CA12 5XN
Please meet your instructor at this location
Sam drives a Grey Skoda Estate: MH68 TFA
Please come over to the vehicle and say hello; we will do briefings and course introductions in the cafe
Amenities