Prerequisites
To get started on the Mountain Leader qualification you need to meet the following prerequisites:
Mountain Leader Course Dates 2024
Our Mountain Leader courses are run mainly in the Mardale area of the Lake District, but we do also offer occasional courses in the Duddon Valley in the Lakes, and in the Southern Highlands of Scotland.
Places in Green mean the course is guaranteed to run, and have limited availability.
Places in Red mean the course needs more bookings to guarantee that it will run.
TRAINING COURSE DATES 2024
7-9 & 14-16 June in Mardale and Scotland (Tyndrum area). Split weekend. 5 places available.
10-15 August in Mardale. 5 places available.
17-22 September in Mardale. Course Full.
11-16 November in Mardale. 6 places available.
ASSESSMENT COURSE DATES 2024
17-21 June in Mardale. 3 more places available - numbers increased!
17-18 & 23-25 Aug in Mardale and Scotland (Glenshee). Split weekend. 3 places available.
7-8 & 13-15 Sept in Mardale. Split weekend. 2 places available.
7-11 October in Mardale. Over 40s only! 3 more places available - numbers increased!
2-6 December in Mardale. 4 places available.
Mountain Rescue Team volunteer discount
New for summer 2024 (and beyond)! Before covid we used to offer Mountain Rescue Volunteers a 20% discount on our Mountain Leader training and/or assessment courses. We stopped in the immediate aftermath of covid, as we weren't getting enough people on courses to make this viable. Well, the good news is, as of April 2024, we're reinstating this fund. If you're a Full Team member with any UK MRT just ask your team leader to email me with confirmation that you are in a team, and we'll give you 20% off our course fees, as a massive thank you for all of your hard work. Full Team Members only please.