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Mountain Assessment: Borrowdale YHA

Monday, 24 November '25   5 days
YHA Borrowdale, Longthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5XE
18 years and over
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Details

This Mountain Leader assessment course involves a minimum of 60 hours training over a 5 day period with mountain professionals. This course assesses candidates on all aspects of the Mountain Leader syllabus.

The results: Pass, Defer, Fail, Not yet completed, Withdrew, Did not show.

There is no exemption from any element of the assessment.

​Practical reassessments cannot take place within three months of the initial assessment to allow sufficient time for practice and preparation.

Once qualified, candidates can lead groups in mountain, hill and moorland environments. They are able to manage walking groups safely in summer conditions.

The Mountain Leader assessment lasts for five days, including a three day expedition with two overnight camps.

Instructions

18 years +  
Must have completed the Mountain Leader training course.
Must meet pre-requisites for assessment. 
You must be a member of a mountaineering council

YOU MUST HAVE COMPLETED YOUR MOUNTAIN LEADER TRAINING

You must have an up to date logbook (preferably DLOG) with evidence of 40+ varied Quality Mountain Days minimum

Tickets

Cost

Book Online - Mountain Leader Assessment

If the course date is less than 30 days away, please use this ticket and pay in full.
£490.00

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
£245.00

Location

YHA Borrowdale
Longthwaite
Keswick
CA12 5XE

We recommend booking accommodation here as we will make use of the YHA for our base. If you are not residing here during the course, you will have to sign in at reception on arrival.

Amenities

  • Changing facilities
  • Showers
  • Toilets