Hill and Moorland Leader Training

The 3 day training course, usually run on Dartmoor, covers all elements of the Hill and Moorland Leader syllabus in practical exercises, examples and discussion.  The syllabus includes:

• Leader responsibilities


• Leadership and decision making


• Planning and weather


• Hazards and emergency procedures


• Equipment


• Walking skills


• Navigation (Including Night Navigation)


• Teaching and learning skills


• Access, conservation and the environment


• Background knowledge

The Hill and Moorland Leader scheme is perfect for experienced hill walkers who want to lead groups on moorland and hills within the UK.  Delivered over 3 days the training course trains the personal and leadership skills needed to safely lead in remote upland environments and offer a quality experience for your groups. We aim to make all of our courses enjoyable and informative. We also have a policy of making reasonable adjustments to ensure that our courses are as accessible as possible.

This is a Mountain Training Qualification course.  Before booking you must have:

• Registered for the Hill and Moorland Leader Scheme with Mountain Training (Guidance Video).


• Recorded a minimum of 20 Quality Hill Days (Quality Mountain Days may also count towards this total).