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May 2014

Helvellyn & Striding Edge: Thursday 1st May 2014

£22.00

Helvellyn and the iconic Striding Edge from Glenridding on the shore of the stunning Ullswater are regular events on our Lake District guided walks diary. Learn More
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Helm Crag & Steel Fell: Thursday 1st May 2014

£22.00

Above the village of Grasmere the small fell of Helm Crag dominates the skyline, one of the most famous views in the Lake District is of Helm Crag seen across Grasmere. This guided walk climbs the wonderful summit of Steel Fell before traversing the ridges over Calf Crag to Helm Crag. A wonderful horseshoe walk without going to high. Learn More
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Beginners Navigation Course: Thursday 1st May 2014

£100.00 From £50.00 per person

This mountain navigation course is ideal for anyone who wants to be self sufficient in the mountains of the UK. This course is perfect for anyone with little or no prior navigation experience. Whether you are a hill walker who wants to be able to head out in all weathers, considering enrolling on the Mountain Leader scheme, or a climber who wants to be able to navigate from the top of the route back down to the pub in the dark, the skills are the same. Learn More
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Advanced Navigation Course: Thursday 1st May 2014

£100.00 From £50.00 per person

We run navigation Training courses 365 days a year. This mountain navigation course is ideal for anyone who wants to be self sufficient in the mountains of the UK. This course is aimed at those who have previously taken the Beginners Navigation Course or already have the skills covered on that course. Learn More
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NNAS Silver 2 Day Navigation Course: Thursday 1st May 2014

£190.00 From £90.00 per person

The NNAS Silver award is a good standard for those looking to be safe in the mountains of the UK, covering all the skills needed to be able to navigate in the mountains whatever the weather. A comprehensive 2 day course looking to advance their mountain skills under the guidance of a highly qualified instructor. Learn More
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Lake District Photography Course: Thursday 1st May 2014

£125.00 From £50.00 per person

We run Photography courses 365 days a year, these courses are provided by Stewart Smith, Landscape Photographer. The course is intended to cover the basics of photography, whilst taking in a full day walk amongst the photogenic Lake District scenery. We will cover aspects such as light, composition and exposure, including getting to grips with shutter speeds, aperture and ISO and how they can be adjusted to improve results. Learn More
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GPS Training Course: Thursday 1st May 2014

£100.00 From £50.00 per person

This GPS Training course is an ideal introduction to using GPS and digital mapping, giving you the skills to navigate confidently and safely in the mountains using a GPS unit. The day is a combination of outdoor exercises and indoor activities aimed at giving a practical insight into the potential of a GPS system and how to link it to digital mapping. If you already own a GPS unit then we will teach you how to get the most out it. We will also provide GPS receivers for those who do not own their own, giving a valuable insight into what they may be looking for before they go ahead and purchase. Learn More
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Glaramara and Bessyboot: Friday 2nd May 2014

£22.00

The wonderful summit of Glaramara is one of the least frequented high tops surrounding the Borrowdale Valley, but the views from the many summits make it a wonderful days walking on quieter paths surrounded by the highest summits in the Lake District. This guided walk climbs from the village of Stonethwaite over the rambling summit of Bessyboot to the summit of Glaramara. Learn More
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Above Ennerdale to Caw Fell: Friday 2nd May 2014

£22.00

The fells above the Ennerdale Valley give some wonderful walking in one of the most remote areas of the Lake District. This guided walk includes the summits of Caw Fell and Haycock before a return trip along the Ennerdale lakeshore. Learn More
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High Street from Mardale: Friday 2nd May 2014

£22.00

High Street, the highest of the far eastern Lake District fells is a wonderful viewpoint, both over the eastern Lake District and east over the Yorkshire Dales and Pennines. This wonderful guided walk climbs from Mardale Head on the shores of Haweswater, a beautiful remote part of the Lakes. Learn More
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