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Walking and mountain leadership

We can advise and assist you on the route to qualification.

We can also deliver some Mountain Training Awards.

  • Lowland Leader – designed for people who wish to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside and woodland in summer conditions. Suitable for Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh (DofE).
  • Hill and Moorland Leader – his qualification is ideal for walkers who want to learn the skills required for effective group leadership in the hill and moorland areas of the UK and Ireland. - Suitable for Silver DofE.
  • Expedition Skills Module – a top up for the above awards to cover expeditions.

The Expedition Skills Module is an optional module available to walking leaders. It's an opportunity to increase your skills where you will be trained and assessed to lead groups on multi day camping expeditions.