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Before being assessed for your permit we strongly recommend making sure you have the right experience and skills needed to make sure you pass first time. This can be through a course provided by an external provider or you can join us on one of the workshops or courses that we regularly run.

Events and Training

The following events are planned for the coming months.

Climbing

Artificial Climbing Permit Training Course

This course if for people who already have climbing experience and can belay smoothly, it covers all the areas required for a permit. Note that attending the course does not qualify you for a permit, we'd expect most participants to have a consolidation period and then arrange an assessment after the course.

8th May 2025 - Awesome Walls
12th May 2025 - Online Session
15th May 2025 - Linnet Clough
22nd May 2025 - Linnet Clough

Hillwalking

Hillwalking Terrain Zero

Terrain Zero does not actually require a permit, however the same risks exist in many areas and a basic understanding of navigation and managing the risks is essential to safely take groups out. We offer this course to anyone interested and it's a great pre-cursor to going on to T1 and T2 permits.

24th March 2025 - Online Session
27th March 2025 - Classroom Session
6th April 2025 - Outdoor Practical Session at Lyme Park

Hillwalking Terrain One

Terrain One is defined as any terrain above 500m or more than 30 minutes away from a road which can take a road going ambulance and not in Terrain two (see below). This course is for those who wish to take groups out and would like to work towards a permit. Note that attending the course does not qualify you for a permit, we'd expect most participants to have a consolidation period and then arrange an assessment after the course.

24th March 2025 - Online Session
27th March 2025 - Classroom Session
5th April 2025 - Outdoor Practical Session
10th April 2025 - Night Navigation Practical Session

Hillwalking Terrain Two

Terrain Two is defined as any terrain above 800m or more than three hours away from a road which can take a road going ambulance or terrain which has steep slopes or rocking terrain that the average person would need to use their hands on. This course is for those who wish to take groups out and would like to work towards a permit. Note that attending the course does not qualify you for a permit, we'd expect most participants to have a consolidation period and then arrange an assessment after the course.

7th July 2025 - Online Session
12th July 2025 - Practical session followed by Wild Camp
13th July 2025 - Practical session covering steep ground

Winter Meet

Each year we head up to Scotland in search of snow and ice to practice and learn winter mountaineering skills. You should have some hill-walking experience but winter (snow and ice) experience is not necessary. Equipment can be hired and food and accommodation is included.

When: Saturday 15th February - Tuesday 20th February 2025

Where: Cairngorm Christian Centre, Kincraig, Nr Aviemore, Scotland

Cost: £295 per person

Booking: Book Online