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Mountain Training Hill Skills Course

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Mountain Training Hill Skills course

  • Adult - Aged 18+
  • Child - Aged 10-17 - must be accompanied with a participating adult

If there are no course places available, please select the date of 31st December, book onto the general 'Waiting List' and select 'Pay Later' during the checkout. We will be in touch if a course place becomes available, or when we release new course dates.

Hill Skills in the Peak District

Learn the essentials of safe, enjoyable hill walking on this friendly, practical two‑day course based in and around Thornbridge Outdoors. Hill Skills is designed by Mountain Training to help you plan great days out, navigate confidently and look after yourself and others in typical UK hill and moorland terrain.

Who is this course for?

  • New or returning walkers who’d like structured coaching before heading beyond familiar paths
  • Adults and young people (age 10+) keen to build independence in the hills – no previous experience required

What You’ll Learn

Across two active days (mostly outdoors), your instructor will tailor the programme to the group and the weather while covering the Hill Skills syllabus, including:

  • Planning: choosing suitable routes, using forecasts and timing your day
  • What to take: efficient clothing and equipment choices
  • Navigation: practical map and compass skills with simple strategies for finding your way
  • Hazards & emergencies: recognising common risks and what to do if things go wrong

What You’ll Gain

  • Confidence to explore new routes away from waymarked paths
  • Small, sociable learning with like‑minded people in inspiring hill country
  • Mountain Training extras: certificate of attendance, lifetime access to the digital logbook (DLOG) and a retail partner discount – 15% off at Cotswold Outdoor and Snow+Rock

Why choose Thornbridge Outdoors for Hill Skills?

  • Unbeatable location: Our 30‑acre centre sits in the heart of the Peak District with quick access to classic dales, edges and moorland – perfect, varied terrain for real‑world practice
  • Experienced team & supportive culture: We specialise in high‑quality, inclusive outdoor learning that adapts to your aims, experience and the conditions on the day
  • Trusted Mountain Training provider: We already deliver Mountain Training walking awards, the Lowland Leader and Hill & Moorland Leader plus the Camping Leader – so you’ll learn with a team that can support your whole walking journey

Accommodation & Catering

This is a non-residential course. However, on-site accommodation may be available at an additional cost – please contact us to enquire. If we’re fully booked, we’ll be happy to recommend local alternatives.

  • Hot drinks and refreshments are provided
  • Meals are not included – please bring a packed lunch each day

Location & Directions

The course takes place at Thornbridge Outdoors, located in the heart of the Peak District.  For directions, visit our Find Us page

Further Information

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