Independent Mountain walker - long weekend
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 3 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Independent Mountain walker - long weekend

  • Hike
  • Beginner
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Overview

Build the skills and confidence for independent mountain days.

Would you like to develop the confidence to take on mountain journeys without a guide. Would you like to improve your navigational skills, route choice and planning skills to do this safely?

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The Objectives

Transitioning from the hills to the bigger mountains requires new skills and considerations. This course covers everything from planning and navigation to weather and emergency procedures. Whether your aim is to enhance your confidence in mountains or move towards scrambling terrain, this three-day experience in the stunning landscape of Eryri/Snowdonia will set you on the right path.

Itinerary

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

Day 1: Introduction and Basic Skills

Introduction to planning, clothing and equipment, weather considerations, and environmental knowledge.

Hands-on navigation training, including compass and map usage.

Outdoor practice focusing on walking skills like pace and nutrition.

Day 2: Advanced Skills and Practical Experience

An introduction to more advanced navigation techniques and introduction to GPS and/or electronic navigational devices and apps.

Exploration of hazards and emergency procedures in the mountains.

A full day of active learning on the hill, applying skills in real scenarios.

Day 3: Consolidation on a mountain journey. We’ll support you planning and then enjoying an mountain day appropriate to the weather, the group and your aims and objectives.

This course offers everything you need to feel safer and more accomplished on the trails of Britain and Ireland.

Experience Required

You will gain more from this course if you have already done some hillwalking. You should be able to walk in the region of six to eight miles for up to six hours each day on rough terrain, but rest assured we will tailor the course to the needs of those attending

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
30th October, 2026
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£200.00
Residential:
£410.00

*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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