Hill and Moorland Leader Assessment

Thankyou for looking at completing your assessment with us. It is a difficult decision; who to book with, and we hope you will find the process supportive and rewarding.

This three-day assessment course at Ghyll Head Outdoor Centre evaluates your competence to lead groups in the hill and moorland areas of Britain. As a Mountain Training approved provider, we deliver a thorough review of the syllabus, including navigation, group leadership, and environmental knowledge. Candidates will demonstrate their skills through practical hill days, a short environmental presentation, a home paper and a teaching session. 

Course Requirements and Facilities

To attend, you should  have completed either a Mountain Leader training course or a Hill and Moorland Leader training course, hold a valid 16-hour first aid certificate, and have a DLOG showing at least 40 quality hill days. We offer both residential and non-residential options, with access to our drying rooms and self-catering facilities. Based on the eastern side of Lake Windermere, the centre provides an ideal base for accessing various hill and moorland terrains, with resources like maps and reference materials available throughout the assessment.

We will send you a comprehensive information email once you have booked onto the course. Prior to the course you will receive joining instrcutions and a home paper.