Lowland, Hill and Mountain Walking

Our courses and qualifications are aimed at providing you with both personal and leadership skills to help develop your confidence and competence in Scotland’s lowlands, moors, hills and mountains.

As an approved Mountain Training provider our courses are moderated to the national scheme syllabus and standards.

Qualification Courses

Lowland Leader Award Training

Lowland Leader Award Assessment

Expedition Skills Module

Skills Courses

Hill Skills

Mountain Skills


Lowland Leader Award Training

Course Overview

The Lowland Leader qualification has been designed for people who wish to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside and woodland in summer conditions.

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Lowland Leader Award Assessment

Course Overview

The Lowland Leader qualification has been designed for people who wish to lead groups on day walks in lowland countryside and woodland in summer conditions.

Further information can be found here

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Expedition Skills Module

Course Overview

The Expedition Skills Module is an optional module available to walking leaders. It’s an opportunity to increase your skills where you will be trained and assessed to lead groups on multi-day camping expeditions.

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Hill Skills

Course Overview

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.

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Mountain Skills

Course Overview

A Mountain Skills course is an ideal choice for walkers interested in transferring their walking skills to more mountainous terrain.

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