Awarding Body

Mountain Training

Scheme

Hill & Mountain Skills

Course

Hill Skills

Type

Training

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.

A Hill Skills course is your key to getting started in countryside and moorland walking. No previous hill walking experience is required because the content of the course is aimed at beginners.
If you do have some experience of hill walking but aren’t confident about planning walks, navigating and understanding the equipment required, then a Hill Skills course is an ideal way to learn.

This is a practical and active 16 hour programme, spread across 2 days, and will be based amongst the iconic scenery of Dartmoor.

The course syllabus includes: 

- Planning
- Walking Skills
- Clothing and Equipment
- Weather
- Navigation in the hills
- Environmental Knowledge
- Hazards and Emergency Procedures 

This is a non-residential programme, however we have a strong relationship with Skern Lodge in Appledore, whom may have rooming or camping facilities available. If you wish to enquire about accommodation at this site during the course, please contact them directly on 01237 475992. (The cost of this accommodation is not included in the course price).

Further information about Hill Skills can be found here:
Hill Skills (mountain-training.org)

 Any questions or wish to book? Please get in touch:
Email: enquiries@skerntrainingandskills.co.uk
Phone: 07770 700497

Start

11/05/2024 09:00

End

12/05/2024 17:00

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

8

Bookings

3

Venue

Okehampton

Town

Okehampton

County

Devon

Postcode

EX20 1EJ

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

50.73202

Longitude

-3.99725

Name

Skern Training and Skills

Phone

07584 376836

Email