Mountain Leader Assessment Summer
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

Mountain Leader Assessment Summer

  • Hike
  • Mountain Training Award
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Overview

This is a five-day Mountain Leader assessment course. Within the week you’ll take in a three-day expedition with wild camping out in beautiful Snowdonia as you use the experience gained on our Mountain Leader training course and during your consolidation period. We create a positive and relaxed an assessment environment so that you’re able to perform at your best. We will assess you against the Mountain Training accredited syllabus of the award whilst looking for opportunities to develop your skills when we can. You’ll need to show that you can lead groups safely on mountain walks; including strong navigation skills, leadership ability and environmental knowledge. Our job is to create the best environment we can for you to demonstrate your skills.

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The Objectives

To have a fun five days, and some nights!, together exploring the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia). To assess you against the syllabus requirements. To become qualified as a Mountain Leader.

Itinerary

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

You’ll have two quality mountain days with theoretical evening sessions in the centre including a paper exercise, then we’ll go out on a three-day expedition.

Experience Required

Before you book onto a Mountain Leader assessment, make sure you have done the following: Completed a Mountain Leader training course (or have been granted exemption) and a consolidation period prior to this assessment. Familiarised yourself with the syllabus Logged a minimum of 40 Quality Mountain Days in three different regions of the UK and Ireland Gained a current first aid certificate, minimum 16 hours and with an element of assessment. Logged at least 8 nights camping, including at least 4 nights wild camping. You should spend some time consolidating your Mountain Leader Training by following the action plan you drew up during that course. We recommend you that you treat the 40 quality mountain days as a minimum.

Complete your Mountain Leader Assessment with us. We are an experienced and friendly team who have years of experience. We create an atmosphere where you can enjoy yourself, perform at your best and learn loads during the week.

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
6th July, 2026
Fully Booked
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£475.00
Residential:
£825.00
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Course Start Date
10th August, 2026
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£475.00
Residential:
£825.00
Course Start Date
14th September, 2026
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£475.00
Residential:
£825.00
Course Start Date
26th October, 2026
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£475.00
Residential:
£825.00
Course Start Date
16th November, 2026
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£475.00
Residential:
£825.00

*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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