Lake District 4-Day Mountain Skills & Wild Camp
A four-day accredited Mountain Skills course in the Lake District combining the full Mountain Training syllabus with night navigation and practical wild camping systems.
- Accredited course
- Wild camping skills
- Night navigation
- £295 per person
An accredited mountain skills course with added depth
Our 4-day programme meets at Keswick Bus Station on Day 1. We use the Café at Booths in Keswick as the initial meeting and briefing point before heading into the hills, giving the course a practical and straightforward start.
The course delivers the full Mountain Training Mountain Skills syllabus and exceeds the minimum 16 hours of training required for accreditation. Because of the longer format, we also have time to practise skills repeatedly in a range of real mountain conditions.
The additional days allow us to include night navigation and wild camping systems, giving you the experience needed to operate confidently on multi-day mountain journeys in the Lake District and beyond.
Course overview
- ✓ Accredited course: delivers the full Mountain Training Mountain Skills syllabus
- ✓ Approved provider: Peak Adventures is a Mountain Training approved provider (verify on Tahdah)
- ✓ Training time: exceeds the 16-hour requirement for accreditation
- ✓ Night navigation: dedicated darkness session
- ✓ Wild camping: camp systems, site choice and Leave No Trace
- ✓ Bonus: 15% Cotswold / Snow+Rock discount
4-day course progression
The four-day format includes the full Mountain Skills syllabus and adds extra time for consolidation, night navigation and practical wild camp systems.
Days 1–2: navigation and mountain judgement
We begin with the core skills needed for independent mountain travel, building accuracy and confidence across Lakeland terrain.
- Map symbols, scale and contour interpretation
- Grid references and feature recognition
- Route planning and hazard awareness
- Pacing, timing and distance judgement
- Compass bearings and relocation techniques
- Movement skills across varied mountain terrain
Days 3–4: night navigation and wild camp systems
The second half of the course develops self-sufficiency through practical camp systems, lower-light navigation and more independent movement in the hills.
- Dedicated night navigation session
- Wild camping systems and camp routine
- Water treatment and camp logistics
- Remote route choice on quieter mountain terrain
- Student-led navigation legs
- Developing independence in mountain terrain
Who this course is for
This course suits walkers who want more depth than a short skills course can provide. The longer format allows the skills to settle in properly through repetition and real mountain decision making.
- Walkers building independence in mountain terrain
- People preparing for multi-day mountain journeys
- Hillwalkers wanting night navigation experience
- Anyone developing confidence with wild camping
Shorter course options
If you prefer a shorter course without the wild camp element, our Lake District 1-day and 2-day courses cover the same foundations in a condensed format.
Most complete option: the 4-day course is best for walkers who want time to consolidate skills properly and put them into practice in a more immersive way.
Dates & booking
Live availability is shown below. Booking secures your place and full joining instructions will be sent by email.
Before booking
- Meet Saturday 09:00 at Keswick Bus Station
- Initial briefing at the Café at Booths, Keswick
- Course finishes Tuesday afternoon
- Full camping kit required
- Kit hire may be available
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