Hill and Moorland Leader Course 1
Agriculture + Horticulture
Hill and Moorland Leader Training
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Hill and Moorland Leader Training

Windermere
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Hill and Moorland Leader Course 2

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7th July 2026 other dates may become available Short Course In person

Overview

Ghyll Head is a provider for Mountain Training and have huge amounts of experience working with groups in the hills. We are very supportive, fun and love working with aspiring leaders through the schemes.We will run this course over 3 days. The pre requisites are to be registered with MountainTraining for this scheme and to have joined a council e.g the BMC, plus have logged 20 Quality Hill days.We offer accommodation and catering and provide all transport to the hills. We are within a short drive of Windermere train station and can arrange pick ups and offer accommodation the night before your course start date. Alternatively if you wish to self-cater or be non- residentail we can offer this price option.The Hill and Moorland Leader qualification is for people who wnat to lead groups in the hill and moorland areas of the UK and Ireland. Feel confident about taking others out walking with a focus on non-mountainous terrain.We will send out comprehensive information on enquiry and if you have any questions please just get in touch.

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Hill and Moorland Leader Training

At a glance

  • A fun 3 Day course
  • Residential option available at low cost
  • You will need to have logged 20 quality hill days
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