Hillwalking instructional courses are focused on developing the skills and knowledge to give you the confidence to get out and enjoy exploring the mountains independently and safely.

With maximum group sizes of six, coaching courses still maintain the personalised ethos integral to Cairngorm Experiences so that courses are still tailored to cater for previous experience and future aspirations of all members of the group.

Hillwalking Courses £100 per person. 2 bookings required for course to run.

Introductory Hillwalking Skills

Previous Experience: Basic fitness

Content - Aimed at those wanting to get started in hillwalking. The majority of the time is spent using the hills as a practical classroom. Day 1 focuses on skills and day 2 puts these into practice on a day journey to a summit. Content includes basic equipment, planning a route, basic navigation (reading and orientating map, taking a bearing, calculating times etc.), emergency procedures.

Improver Hillwalking Skills

Previous Experience - 10 days hillwalking and basic navigation skills

Content: For those with some experience already who are looking to boost their skills to take on more challenging routes and terrain and be equipped to deal with the unexpected. This is a practical course wherever possible and learning is incorporated into day walks making it relevant and applicable to the activity. Topics covered can include additional equipment, better navigation (micro-nav, pacing, GPS, relocation etc.), first aid and weather.