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Scrambling - Intermediate

Snowdonia

A 2-day mountain scrambling course for those wishing to tackle more serious terrain

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	2 days
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	Courses are available March to November inclusive. Courses can be arranged outside this frame by arrangement

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

Yorkshire Dales

The Yorkshire Three Peaks is one of the great mountain challenges, we begin at Horton in Ribblesdale climbing Pen-Y-Ghent before the long walk north to Whernside, returning over Ingleborough. A very long days walking but well within most walkers capabilities, our staff on the ground will transport anyone retiring from the challenge to a nearby Inn for a walm (or straight back to the start point) and collect you before returning to meet the group back at the meeting point so that anyone who can't complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks will not hold other walkers back!

Activity/Tour type	Event
Operates	As Shown

Rock Climbing - Climbing with Double Ropes Course

Snowdonia

There are a number of advantages to climbing with double ropes; reduced rope drag, higher security across a wider range of situations and greater reach when abseiling. These single day courses are for the outdoor rock leader who wishes to make the transition from climbing with a single rope to climbing with double ropes

Activity/Tour type	Training/Education
Operates	Courses are available March to November inclusive. Courses can be arranged outside this frame by arrangement

Rock Climbing - Learn to Lead Course

Snowdonia

All rock climbers aspire to lead for themselves. This comprehensive course will give the experienced second and those with limited experience of leading, the skills, experience and judgement required to do so commensurate with their current rock climbing ability

Activity/Tour type	Training/Education
Operates	Courses are available March to November inclusive. Courses can be arranged outside this frame by arrangement

Summer Hill Walking

Snowdonia

5 days of guided walking in the beautiful mountains of Snowdonia

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	5 days
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	Courses are available March to November inclusive. Courses can be arranged outside this frame by arrangement

1-Day Map Reading Course - Yorkshire Dales

Grassington, Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales

1-day Map Reading course, with Mark Reid, author of 'The Inn Way' guidebooks This course will give you the fundamental skills you need to plan and follow your own walks in the countryside, with an emphasis on map and compass skills. The course is practically based, with a full day's training in the Yorkshire Dales within a small group. Your instructor is Mark Reid, an experienced Mountain Leader, Guidebook Writer and Outdoor Instructor. You will learn how to plan your own walks, understand an OS map, use a compass, stay safe in the outdoors as well as many more essential outdoors skills

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	9am - 5pm
Grade/Challenge	All ages
Operates	Wednesdays in March, June and September 2012

Group Landscape Photography Course Brecon Beacons

Talybont on Usk, Brecon Beacons, Wales

The course offers expert tuition in both the technical and creative aspects of landscape photography, enabling you to create images you’ve always wanted. You'll get learning in the latest techniques in digital photography, using photoshop at the end of the course to process your best images. While courses are essentially outdoor or ‘landscape’ photography based, any participant needing advice on any other aspect or subject in photography need only ask and Nigel will do his best to help and if possible allow time for you to practise during the course. Comprehensive course notes are included

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	One Day - 9 am - 5.30 pm
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	All year round on specified dates

The Great Ridge. Half Day Guided Walk

Peak District

A half day guided walk as part of a small group up onto part of the range of hills known as The Great Ridge. Highlights will include an ascent of Mam Tor to evidence of a Bronze Age hill fort and to learn why it is known as 'The Shivering Mountain'. A walk along the wide ridge as far a Backtor Nook. On a clear day there are the most wonderful views on one side of the ridge across the Vale of Edale to Kinder Scout, and on the other side, across the Hope Valley and to the hills beyond. Throughout the walk your friendly, professional guide will share with you a wealth of local knowledge

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	Half Day
Grade/Challenge	Fit
Operates	Selected dates throughout the year

High Raise from Borrowdale

The Lake District

High Raise, the highest of the Central Lake District Fells is rightly a popular summit, but the Borrowdale side of the mountain is much less trodden than the routes above Langdale and Grasmere to the south and east. The ridge climbing above Stonethwaite from the Borrowdale Valley over Eagle Crag and Sergeant's Crag offers a wonderful route climbing between crags to the summit of Eagle Crag before following the ridge over Sergeant's Crag where a grassy slope leads to the summit of High Raise

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	7 Hours
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	April 2012

Classic Mountain Horseshoes

Highlands of Scotland

This short break delivers some of the most challenging mountain walking the Highland’s has to offer. We trace the edge of highly impressive cliff & corrie scenery to gain some of Scotland’s most distinguished peaks. All-in-all 10 Munros in 4 days

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	5 days, 6 nights
Grade/Challenge	Challenging
Operates	June

Early Morning Wildlife Canoe Trip

The stunning Aigas Gorge (River Beauly)

Early morning journey by Canadian canoe. A gentle flat water paddle through the impressive Aigas Gorge to look for otters and feeding osprey as the sun rises... a truly memorable experience

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	Approximately 3 hours
Grade/Challenge	All ages
Operates	On scheduled dates & on request

Group Beginners Photography Course Brecon Beacons

Talybont on Usk, Brecon Beacons, Wales

Learn about digital photography with the expert guidance of Nigel Forster ABIPP, a professional photographer based in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. At the same time you’ll get to see some fantastic scenery! Our Beginners courses assume no previous experience and will enable you to learn the fundamentals of photography in a fun and informative atmosphere. You'll also get a set of comprehensive course notes (with a set of practical exercises) to take away with you which means you can practise what you've learnt over and over again. As one of our recent course members has said ‘this course makes you see things in a completely different way’!

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	One Day 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	Monthly on Wednesdays & Saturdays throughout the year

ML (Summer) Refresher Course

Snowdonia

The ML (Mountain Leader) Refresher courses are aimed at ML Summer trainees needing to brush-up prior to assessment and those who assessed some time ago and feel the need for an update

Activity/Tour type	Training/Education
Operates	Courses are available March to November inclusive. Courses can be arranged outside this frame by arrangement

Newlands Guided Walking Weekend

The Lake District

Two days of wonderful ridge walking, just a short drive from Keswick. These two walks offer some of the best ridges in the Lake District including the summits of Robinson, Dale Head, Grisedale Pike and Eel Crag (Crag Hill). Two long walks, but a feast of wonderful views from the picturesque Newlands Valley

Activity/Tour type	Event
Operates	Summer 2012

Rock Climbing - Self Rescue Course

Snowdonia

A 2-day self rescue course for rock climbers who want to learn how to avoid trouble and how to deal with it if it does happen

Activity/Tour type	Training/Education
Operates	Courses are available March to November inclusive. Courses can be arranged outside this frame by arrangement

Saint Kilda and the Outer Hebradies Cruise

Scottish west coast

Join us on this adventurous expedition to the Archipelago of Islands and Stacs that make up St.Kilda. We would hope to have at least 2 full days exploring these stunning and mystical Islands and also visit other remote Islands such as Mingulay and the Monach Islands. Our onboard guide Stewart Richardson with his extensive knowledge of the Islands and their history will be available to take you ashore and explore or if preferred you can of course explore by yourselves

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	6 nights
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	6 spaces

The Coledale Horseshoe Guided Walk

The Lake District

A great walk in one of the quieter areas of Lakeland, Coledale. The Coledale Horseshoe is a wonderful ridge walk in the area. This is a route that can be adapted to suit all groups, let our experienced instructors take you on a circuit of the fells above Braithwaite which lend themselves to great walking and spectacular views

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	6 Hours
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	Spring/ Summer 2012

Torridon Long Weekend

Mainland Scotland

Enjoy a long weekend adventure break in the beautiful North West Highlands and try something different. Over 3 days we will hike and paddle amongst some of the finest scenery in Scotland while enjoying the comfort of a wonderful Highland Lodge

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	3 Nights
Grade/Challenge	Moderate
Operates	April - October

Wild Camping Mountain Expeditions - Lake District

Lake District National Park

2-day Lake District mountain experience and wild camp with Mark Reid, author of 'The Inn Way' guidebooks & Mountain Leader. Experience a 2-day journey across the Lakeland fells, and watch the sunset and sunrise across the mountains. Our mountain expeditions are designed to improve your hill-walking skills and confidence in the mountains. You will also gain knowledge and skills for wild camping, learn about the mountain environment and how to look after yourself in a remote location. Accompanied and guided by an experienced Mountain Leader. Camp kit and food provided

Activity/Tour type	Multi-day Tour
Duration	2 days
Grade/Challenge	Fit
Operates	Weekends in April and June 2013

The Newlands Horseshoe Guided Walk

The Lake District

The Newlands Horseshoe is a wonderful ridge walk taking in six great summits and some amazing scenery, particularly the view from the summit of Dale Head, the highest point of the round. Although a long day the route can be adapted to suit any group with several alternative descent routes. Why not let our experienced leaders show you some of the beauty of our local mountains

Activity/Tour type	Day Trip / Activity
Duration	7 Hours
Grade/Challenge	Fit
Operates	As Shown