Lake District 4-Day Mountain Skills & Wild Camp
Total Lakeland immersion. Master complex fells with intensive navigation training, dedicated night sessions, and mountain autonomy.
- Accredited syllabus
- Wild Camping Craft
- Night Navigation
- £295 Per Person
Deep immersion in the Lakeland Fells
Our 4-day academy meets in Keswick for Day 1. This extended immersion allows us to explore the most remote valleys and high ridges of the Lake District, providing the time needed for advanced skills to become second nature.
Designed for those seeking total autonomy, this course transitions from foundational map work to micro-navigation and relocation on the most complex terrain in England.
Academy Deliverables
- ✓ Night Nav: Dedicated darkness session
- ✓ Wild Camp: Site choice, kit & LNT
- ✓ Deep Nav: Micro-nav on complex fells
- ✓ Certificate: MT Mountain Skills
The 4-Day Syllabus Progression
Moving beyond the standard 2-day syllabus, this course adds layers of complexity, night work, and the logistical craft of mountain travel.
Days 1 & 2: Consolidation
Focusing on accuracy and movement over technical Lakeland terrain.
- Landform ID: Interpreting spurs, re-entrants, and crags.
- Planning: Weather theory and hazard identification.
- Precision: Pacing and timing in varied conditions.
- Night Session: Navigation by compass in zero visibility.
Days 3 & 4: Mastery & Wild Camp
Moving into total mountain self-sufficiency and camping craft.
- Wild Camping: Pitching, water filtration, and hygiene.
- The Journey: Navigating remote, trackless ridge lines.
- Autonomy: Student-led legs to demonstrate mastery.
- Safety: Group management and emergency protocols.
Need a different course length?
If you aren’t ready for wild camping, our 1 and 2-day courses offer the same high-quality coaching in a condensed format.
Dates & Booking
Price includes all Mountain Training registration and certificate fees, plus a 15% gear discount code.
Logistics Reminder
- Meet Point: Keswick, Cumbria (Day 1)
- Times: 09:00 – 17:30 Daily
- Gear: Full camping kit required (Hire available)