Award Description
The Hill & Mountain Skills scheme is a great way to develop your personal skills and confidence in all elements of hill and mountain walking. From planning a coastal walk to navigating in complex terrain, these courses are an ideal opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy the countryside. THIS IS NOT THE HILL AND MOORLAND LEADER SCHEME.
Due to popular demand we are putting on further courses in the South Downs. Although not as dramatic as north Wales the Sussex Downs provide excellent terrain for introducing the basic hill skills with an aim to allowing novices to become self sufficient and able to plan and complete their own outdoor journeys. During the two day course we will look at all aspects of outdoor travel across open countryside taking into consideration navigation, route choice, weather and potential hazards including of course hazard avoidance. And of course what to do if it all goes pear shaped! For a full syllabus of the course content follow the links on http://www.hillskills.org/cd.html Booking is essential - meeting at Devils Dyke.