Skills Course: Hill Skills - Mountain Training Accredited

 

Course Description: A Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in the mountains. It is a nationally accredited course designed for those who are looking to develop the skills and techniques to enjoy hill walking as a recreational activity

 

Topics covered:

• How to plan a walk

• Walking skills used in the hills

• How to equip yourself

• Navigation techniques to carry out your route

• Knowledge of the surrounding environment

• Hazards and emergency procedures in the hills

 

Who is it for / Pre-requisites: 

This course is for anyone with an interest in Hill Walking, either with no experience at all or with some experience but a desire to learn new skills / refresh existing skills.

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Suitable for families and children 10+ years. 

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Equipment:

What we provide

• • Compasses

  • Maps

  • Map Pens

  • Safety equipment

  • Rucksacks

  • Training Aids

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*Please feel free to bring along your own kit to use.

 

Location and Travel Arrangements: 

The course will meet at the Pool Cafe in Hathersage, S32 1DU (unless advised otherwise during booking). The group will then travel to a local Hillwalking venue for the remainder of the day. Clients will be expected to provide their own transport unless alternative arrangements are made in advance. Where possible we can collect clients from Bamford train station.

By Car: Please follow postcode S32 1DU, which will bring you to Hathersage in Derbyshire.

By Train: Travel to Bamford Station in Derbyshire.

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Local facilities: At the beginning of the day you will have access to food, drink and toilet facilities at the café. When we arrive at the crag there will be NO FACILITIES available.

 

Accommodation: We do not provide accommodation but can recommend the following.....

• • Norton Lees Camping and Camping Pods

  • Swallowholme Camping

  • and Caravan Park

  • Hardhurst Farm Camping

  • and Caravanning

• • Hathersage Youth Hostel

  • Pindale Hostel

  • Castleton Youth Hostel

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There are also numerous Air B&B's and Holiday Cottages based in and around Castleton / Hope / Hathersage.