Mountain Leader Assessment 2026

Weekend	Spring Course	Autumn Course	Location
Module 1	8-10 May	2-4 October	Expedition - North Wales
Module 2	30-31 May	24-25 October	North Wales

‘Mountain Training - To inspire, enable and develop people in walking, climbing and mountaineering through the
provision of nationally and internationally recognised skills training and leadership courses.’

Assessment is modular and run over two long weekends.

Cost £380

Please read the pre-requisites and prospectus on the Mountain Training website before enquiring.

You need a minimum of 40 Quality Mountain Days
Candidates must have attended a Mountain training course (or have been granted exemption)
Candidates must have physically attended and completed (i.e. not online) a first aid course which involved
at least two full days or sixteen hours of instruction and included an element of assessment.

http://www.mountain-training.org/walking/skills-and-awards/mountain-leader

 

 

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Hill and Moorland Leader Assessment 2026

Course	Date	Location
Course 1	20-22 March	Dartmoor
Course 2	20-22 November	Dartmoor

‘Mountain Training - To inspire, enable and develop people in walking, climbing and mountaineering through the
provision of nationally and internationally recognised skills training and leadership courses.’
Cost £235

Please read carefully the Hill and Moorland Leader guidance notes for candidates, trainers and assessors before attending and assessment

You need a minimum of 40 Quality Hill Days
Candidates must have attended a Hill and Moorland Leader training course (or have been granted exemption)
Candidates must have physically attended and completed (i.e. not online) a first aid course which involved
at least two full days or sixteen hours of instruction and included an element of assessment.

http://www.mountain-training.org/walking/skills-and-awards/hill-and-moorland-leader