This is a 3-day mountain skills course for up to 6 people, offering a comprehensive approach to hill walking with the added experience of wild camping.
The course begins with an introductory day and a guided mountain journey where we will look at the foundational skills for hill walking and navigation. This is followed by a one-night mini expedition focused on navigation and campcraft skills. This hands-on wild camping experience is both exciting and practical, helping you develop self-sufficiency in the hills.
We’ll meet at Honister Slate Mine and explore the surrounding mountains. The mini expedition takes place in the Central Fells, with options to start from Great Langdale, Honister, Seathwaite, or Langstrath.
-Mountain walking planning & preparation
-Map reading and compass use
-Navigation in poor visibility and at night
-Weather interpretation & reading synoptic charts
-Efficient walking and movement techniques
-Clothing and equipment selection
-Campcraft and tent pitching
-Wild camping basics
-Environmental awareness and Leave No Trace
-Hazard recognition and emergency procedures
Niveau: Beginner, intermediate
18+
1:6 Ratio | 6 spaces per course (two instructors means double spaces)
Minimum 2 bookings for course to run
Our Hill & Mountain skills courses are accredited by Mountain Training.
If you wish to receive accreditation for this course, we will register you on the scheme with Mountain Training and create an account for you
Mountain Training
-Basic hill walking experience recommended
-Good fitness required for accessing higher terrain over a longer period carrying a heavier rucksack
-Designed to build independence and confidence for all mountain walking goals
-Kit list provided at booking
-Warm, waterproof clothing and mountain boots required
-Rucksack large enough for day gear plus overnight kit
-Tents available to hire (£25/night); bring your own sleeping bag and mat
-We’re happy to discuss your camping kit and needs
-OL4 map
-A Dinky+ map is also a good investment - this will cover all areas for the expedition
-Silva Expedition 4 compass
-Stopwatch
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Mountains Skills & Wild Camp
If the course date is less than 30 days away, please use this ticket and pay in full.
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£350.00 | |
Mountain Skills & Wild Camp (+tent hire)
Please select this ticket if you require tent hire for his course. We hire Wild Country Zephyros 1 and Vango tents: limited availability)
3 beschikbaar
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£375.00 | |
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
Beschikbaar tot wo 19 aug 00:00
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£175.00 |
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
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