Mountain Skills and Qualifications

Lowland Leader Training

From £145 per person (1:6 ratio)

Duration: Two (2) days (16 hours minimum)
Cost: £145 per person (1:6 ratio)
Terrain / location: UK-wide
Dates: Please contact us
Award body: Mountain Training

About Lowland Leader Training

The Lowland Leader Award enables walkers experienced on low-level terrain to lead groups on day walks in the countryside and woodland of the United Kingdom and Ireland, in summer conditions.

This two (2) day course takes place in several beautiful UK locations in small, personalised groups. The leadership opportunities for Lowland Leaders are varied and far reaching and the scheme opens up a natural pathway to other awards and qualifications for leading and working with others in the outdoors.

Who’s it for?

Lowland Leader Training is for anyone who wants to confidently and safely lead in low level countryside and woodland. It’s ideal for Duke of Edinburgh leaders and volunteer staff. You’ll need to be at least 17 years old and to have recorded a minimum of 10 varied walks in Lowland terrain, or have attended a Mountain Training Hill Skills course.

If you’re not sure whether your experience is sufficient, get in touch with us and we’d be happy to guide you.

What will I learn?

Our qualified trainers will guide you through everything you need to know to confidently and safely lead in low level countryside and woodland, including:

Leader responsibilities
Leadership and decision making
Planning and weather
Hazards and emergency procedures
Equipment
Walking skills
Navigation
Teaching and learning skills
Access, conservation and the environment

You’ll be part of a small learning group of up to six (6) people, ensuring a personalised, fun and friendly learning experience. Precise meet locations will be sent to you upon booking.

Course Details

Detail	Information
Course Duration	Two (2) days (16 hours minimum)
Course Cost	£145 per person (1:6 ratio)
Terrain Area	UK-wide
Course Dates	Please contact us

Important Information

Mountain Training requires all candidates to register for the Award before beginning training. If you’re not already registered with Mountain Training, then we can guide you through the registration process after you’ve booked.

Completion of the Lowland Leader Training course is a prerequisite for the Lowland Leader Assessment. Only on successful completion of the Assessment, will you be qualified to safely lead groups on day walks in the countryside and woodland of the UK and Ireland, in summer conditions.