Cairngorms Mountain Skills

All Cairngorms Mountain Skills options start on a Saturday. Pick the course length that matches your time and goals — from a focused 1-day foundation, to a deeper 2-day progression, or a 4-day programme that includes wild camping skills.

Choose your course length

Start with 1 day for the basics, 2 days to consolidate through repetition, or 4 days for a full progression experience.

1-Day Mountain Skills

Saturday start Beginner friendly Navigation basics

A practical introduction to map reading, simple compass use, and staying-found strategies you can apply straight away. Ideal if you’re new to navigation or want a solid reset.

Best for: first-timers and early-stage hillwalkers

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2-Day Mountain Skills

Saturday start Beginner → improver More practice time

Two full days to build foundations and then add bearings, relocation strategies, timing and decision-making — with enough repetition that skills start to feel reliable.

Best for: walkers wanting confidence in real terrain

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4-Day Mountain Skills

Saturday start Progression / advanced Wild camping skills

A deeper programme for confident navigation and sound decision-making — plus wild camping systems and low-impact practice when conditions allow.

Best for: improvers wanting a bigger step up

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Unsure which option is the best fit (pace, kit, or where you’re at with navigation)? Message us and we’ll point you to the right course length.

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