Hill Skills

The Hill Skills course is aimed at the beginner hill walker and ideal for those interested in developing a practical understanding of how to plan walks, become familiar with the use of a map, learn about the equipment required and also gain an understanding of the effects of weather, how to deal with emergencies and gain a valuable understanding of the upland environment. The course utilises countryside and moorland areas where the skills will be transferable to many popular walking areas of the UK and Ireland.

Course duration: 2 days
Minimum age: 10 years
Terrain areas: UK & Ireland countryside and moorland.

Access to the Mountain Training Digital Logbook
A copy of Safety on Mountains handbook
Certificate of attendance for both courses
Access to technical advice from Mountain Training

Hill Skills Handbook (pdf)

 Mountain Training Hill Skills Course Dates
15 - 16 March 2024
13 - 14 April 2-24
27 - 28 April 2024
19 - 20 June 2024
3 - 4 August 2024
By arrangement for 4 or more

Course dates by arrangement for 4 or more people. Schools and college group rates available.

Tutors are members of the Association of Mountaineering Instructor and / or Mountain Training Association