Mountain training lowland leader training
The Lowland Leader Award is a Mountain Training course and Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) are an approved provider.
The Lowland Leader Award trains and assesses candidates in the skills required to lead others on walks in lowland countryside and woodland that fit all of the following criteria:
- walks must not cross any hazardous terrain (For example, cliffs, very steep slopes, water hazards).
- throughout the walk the group should never generally be more than 3 kilometers away from a key access point such as a car park, lay-by or populated area. Any potential escape routes should also lie within the scope of the defined terrain for the Lowland Leader award.
- walks will require the ability to plan routes, use simple navigation skills using a map and compass and be self-sufficient.
- walks must follow paths or tracks that are both marked on a map and clearly visible on the ground and that do not require navigation across untracked areas.
- walks must use bridges or other recognised water crossing points.
- walks must only take place in summer conditions (for example, when there is no unavoidable snow or ice on any part of the route).
This training course lasts two days. In addition to this you will be required to book and attend a separate two day assessment course.
Candidates for this training must register on the Mountain Training website before the course and gain a candidate registration number.
Supporting candidates with additional needs
Mountain Training encourages open access to their courses.
- Support for people with additional needs (Mountain Training)
- Reasonable adjustments (Mountain Training)
If you wish to discuss any personal requirements for the course, please contact us.
What to do first
You are required to have logged a minimum of 10 days walking (preferably on the Mountain Training Candidate Management System) prior to attending this course.
Please view How to add a DLOG entry (YouTube) for guidance.
We are only able to process your name as having completed training when the 10 days have been logged on the MT CMS.
Equipment
We will send you the information when you register.
Transport
Please car share or use local public transport where possible. Mountain Training and SOLD are keen to support sustainable transport practice.
Further information
- Mountain Training YouTube channel to help with Dlogs and registering an account.
- Mountaing Training resources and downloads
- Camping expeditions are covered by the one-day Camping Leader Assesment
- A separate course that can be attended with the necessary pre requisites after you have passed the Lowland Leader Award Assessment
- For more information about the Lowland Leader Award visit their homepage or take a look at the available downloads on the Mountain Training website.
- You can view the Qualification Pathway and Walking Awards infographics from the Mountain Training Website.
- National Governing Body: Mountain Training