Adventure Peaks - Mountaineering Courses

Hill Walking Courses

CLASSIC MOUNTAIN DAYS
A chance to explore the Lake District fells under our expert guidance. We will complete a variety of classic fell walks from our central base in Ambleside. Each course offers different walks so you may book more than one.
Previous experience – You should be comfortable walking 7-8 hrs per day with around 1200m (3-4000ft) of ascent.

DATES & COST

2 hill days £140 ( residential £210)

*3 Hill Days (Bank Holiday Wknd) £165 (residential £285)

Mon 28- Tue 29 Dec 09 Fri 8 - Sun 10 Jan 10
Fri 19 - Sun 21 Mar 10 Fri 9 - Sun 11 Apr 10
Fri 30 Apr – Mon 3 May 10* Fri 11- Sun 13 Jun 10
Fri 23 - Sun 25 Jul 10 Fri 6 - Sun 8 Aug 10
Fri 17- Sun 19 Sep 10 Fri 22- Sun 24 Oct 10
Fri 12- Sun 14 Nov 10  
2 people booking together deduct £10 per person

INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION
Starting from scratch our instructors will give you the basic skills to explore the mountains with confidence. The course will cover: map symbols, scales, grids, contours, pacing, altimeters and using a compass as aids to finding your way around mountain terrain. Previous experience - none required.

DATES & COST
2 days £115 (£185 residential)
Fri 4 - Sun 6 Dec 09 Fri 9 - Sun 11 Apr 10
Fri 7 - Sun 9 May 10 Fri 18 - Sun 20 Jun 10
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Jul 10 Fri 13-15 Aug 10
Fri 17- Sun 19 Sep 10 Fri 15 - Sun 17 Oct 10
Fri 12 - Sun 14 Nov 10  
2 people booking together deduct £10 per person

IMPROVE YOUR NAVIGATION
For those who wish to develop their navigation skills, this course will cover all aspects of advanced navigation and will give you the confidence to find your way in any weather conditions, day or night. Previous experience - basic navigation skills.

DATES & COST
2 days £115 (£185 residential)
Fri 11 - Sun 13 Dec 09 Fri 12 - Sun 14 Mar 10
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Apr 10 Fri 14 - Sun 16 May 10
Fri 23 - Sun 25 Jul 10 Fri 20 - Sun 22 Aug 10
Fri 24 - Sun 26 Sep 10 Fri 22 - Sun 24 Oct 10
Fri 19 - Sun 21 Nov 10  

2 people booking together deduct £10 per person


 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Adventure Peaks is located in Ambleside making it an ideal base for you to explore and enjoy the Lake District whilst developing essential skills.

ACCOMMODATION

Courses are offered on a non-residential or bed and breakfast basis. For residential courses, the accommodation is booked from the night of your arrival, with instruction starting the following morning. Single room supplements may apply.

INSTRUCTION

Course activities start from our Ambleside shop at 9.15am, finishing around 5pm except on the final day when you will finish around 4pm to take account of onward travel. Please come prepared with appropriate equipment for all types of weather plus a packed lunch. A full information sheet and equipment list is provided on booking.

TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
During the course we normally ask clients to share transport however if you are without we ask that you
contribute to the shared cost.

ALTERNATIVE DATES
All courses can be run on alternative dates - please enquire.

PERSONAL GUIDING

1 person £170    2 people £90 each    3 people £75 each

 

 

 

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