Hill And Moorland Leader Training
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 3 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Hill And Moorland Leader Training

  • Hike
  • Mountain Training Award
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Overview

If you want to learn the skills required for effective group leadership in the hill and moorland areas of the UK and Ireland, this is the ideal qualification. It's used extensively by many walk leaders and outdoor instructors as well as those involved with delivering the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Hill and Moorland Leaders operate in terrain that's generally more remote than that covered by Lowland Leaders, and not as steep or rocky as ground covered by Mountain Leaders. It's based on the Mountain Training syllabus, and you'll get a mix of theory and practical sessions, taking advantage of our excellent classroom facilities as well as Snowdonia's spectacular hills and moorlands. Our highly qualified and experienced instructors will cover weather, group leader responsibilities, risk assessment and dealing with emergencies. Your practical sessions will cover walking, route finding in the hills, navigation and leadership.

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The Objectives

  • The Hill and Moorland Leader qualification offers the opportunity to gain experience and demonstrate technical competence in leading groups on hill walks in areas of the UK and Ireland. Such areas may often be subject to hostile weather conditions and require an element of self-sufficiency and this is reflected in the syllabus of this scheme.
  • It is the combination of technical competence and leadership skills supported by a wide range of experience that forms the basis for effective group management. The scheme addresses all these elements. However, the employer or operating authority must ultimately decide whether a leader possesses the personal attributes needed to take responsibility for any particular group of people.
  • To develop and action plan for your consolidation period and help you to prepare you for your Hill and Moorland Leader assessment.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

What to Expect

You'll spend three days covering a mix of theory and practical skills development which will take in;

Walking and Route Finding

Navigation

Hazards and Emergency Procedures

Equipment

Responsibilities of the Leader

Group Management

Access, Conservation and Environmental Knowledge

Weather

There will be theoretical evening sessions between 5:30-6:30pm and also one practical night navigation after dark.

Experience Required

You will need to register with Mountain Training before booking onto this course. To register, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • have at least a year's worth experience of hill walking
  • have an interest in leading groups in hill and moorlands
  • be a member of a mountaineering council: BMC, Mountaineering Scotland or Mountaineering Ireland (you can join one when you register if you're not already a member) https://www.mountain-training.org/help/faqs/registration

You should have 20 Quality hill or moorland days in your Dlog prior to attending this training course. Take a look at the syllabus for full information on the qualification https://www.mountain-training.org/Content/Uploaded/Downloads/MLT/5bac610d-23f7-4c7f-841a-723a361268f1.pdf

We want to help you focus on achieving your goals so if you're staying with us, comfortable accommodation (with WIFI included) and good food are part of the deal, you don't need to think about sorting this out for yourself. Support is on hand from our friendly, and exceptionally well qualified staff, to help develop your understanding and personal skills. They also help you to formulate an appropriate action plan for your further development.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
  • Walking boots
  • Walking socks
  • Wicking base layer
  • Walking trousers – usually these will be a modern ‘technical’ quick drying fabric
  • Fleece
  • Hard Shell Waterproofs
  • Woolly hat
  • Gloves – need to be warm
  • Rucksack- ideally 35 litres min
  • Personal First aid kit
  • Spare clothing – e.g. extra fleece, belay jacket, spare gloves, spare hat
  • Sun glasses particularly when sunny or snowy
  • Drinks bottle and/or flask
  • Compass (Silva Expedition 4 recommended)
  • You should bring your copy of OL 17 Snowdon & Conwy Valley 1:25,000.  We will provide any other maps that we may use.
  • Headtorch
  • A watch for timing navigation legs
  • Seasonally think about - Sun cream/ insect repellent/ spare food/sun hat/sunglasses

You will find a fine permanent marker useful for writing on your maps and a pen handy for taking notes and writing your action plan.

How should I prepare?

You must:

  • Be registered for this qualification with Mountain Training and be at least 18 years old
  • You should have at least a year's worth of experience of hill walking
  • You should have an interest in leading groups in the hills
  • You must be a member of a mountaineering council: BMC, Mountaineering Scotland or Mountaineering Ireland (you can join one when you register if you're not already a member)
  • You should have recorded 20 Quality Hillwalking Days in your Dlog before attending this training course.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
17th February, 2025
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£245.00
Residential:
£455.00
Course Start Date
10th March, 2025
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£245.00
Residential:
£455.00
Course Start Date
21st April, 2025
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£245.00
Residential:
£455.00
Course Start Date
27th September, 2025
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£245.00
Residential:
£455.00
Course Start Date
27th October, 2025
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£245.00
Residential:
£455.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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