Scheme Details
- Awarding Body
- Mountain Training
- Scheme
- Mountain Leader
- Course
- Assessment
- Type
- Assessment
Award Description
This qualification trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to lead hillwalking groups in summer conditions on mountainous routes not requiring the planned use of a rope. Established in 1964, this was the first qualification created by Mountain Training.
About
Mountain Leader (ML) Assessment – Split Course Format
Location: Yr Hafod (ScoutsCymru Mountain Training Centre, Nant Ffrancon)
Our Mountain Leader Assessment runs across two weekends, making it ideal for those unable to commit to a full week due to work or other mid-week commitments.
Arrival and Accommodation
We recommend arriving the evening before the course begins. The centre will be open from 7:30pm for arrivals.
Participants will be leaving and returning to the centre each day when undertaking daytime training.
Residential Option: All meals are provided, except during the expedition phase, where you will need to supply your own food.
Course Dates
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Weekend 1: 5, 6 September
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Weekend 2: 18, 19, 20 September
Please note: Attendance on both weekends is required to complete the course.
Discounts for Scout Association Members
Members of The Scout Association are eligible for a discounted price of £435 (residential) or £375 (non-residential).
Get in Touch
For more information or to book a place, please email courses@yr-hafod.org.uk.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Where And When
- Start
- 05/09/2026 09:00
- End
- 20/09/2026 17:00
- Total Days
- 5
- Maximum Bookings
- 8
- Bookings
- 6
- Venue
- Split Weekend: Scout Adventures - Nant Ffrancon
- Town
- Bangor
- County
- Gwynedd
- Postcode
- LL57 3LZ
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Location
- 53.12347,-4.02798
Provider
- Name
- Scout Adventures Yr Hafod
- Phone
- 0845 519 6114
- Website
- Booking/Details