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Our Courses
Join our expert-led courses for map reading/navigation, climbing, and mountain guiding in the UK.
As a fully qualified Provider of NNAS awards you know that we are teaching to a defined standard that it audited and assessed. Lots of people can navigate but not all of them can teach how to navigate. NNAS requires attendance on set courses and qualifications before you can teach their courses. Our Mountain Leaders are fully qualified to national guidelines and standards and put through a rigourous assessment prior to being able to take individuals or groups out and complete regular CPD sessions. Click on any of the images below for more details and get in touch with our team for you new challenge
Get in touch and we can put together anything that you want to do. We can do a progression over a period of time and build your confidence over a period of time
Map Reading
Learn essential map reading skills to enhance your outdoor adventures with our experienced instructors and/or progress through NNAS. Getting ready for ML assessment? We can do bespoke or check out our calendar of events
Climbing
Indoor or Outdoor we can get you up and about on the walls/rock or set up a few days to progress you from indoors to outdoors. We can do bespoke or check out our calendar of events
Guided Walks
We can get you that peak you always wanted or we can get you on some less travelled walks; lowland, hills or Mountains - the UK has them all. We can do bespoke or check out our calendar of events
Mountaineering
Bring it all together with map reading and climbing/scrambling on some of the best lines the UK has to offer. Wild Camp after the day in a shelter or tent.
Get in touch if this is your next challenge
Frequently Asked Questions
What courses do you offer?
We offer map reading, navigation, climbing, and mountain guiding courses across the UK for all skill levels. We can tailor a day for whatever you decide just get in touch and with our skills and extensive contacts we can run a course for any size group or business
How long are your courses?
What should I bring?
Are the courses suitable for beginners?
Who cant attend?
We can advise depending on the course or adventure you want but it doesnt cost the earth! For guided walks or navigation a good pair of shoes/boots is a must, and we live in the UK so some waterproofs always help!... Climbing indoors we can always hire and if outdoors we suggest a good pair of trainers if no climbing shoes. Get in touch and we can discuss before you raid the piggy bank
Anyone, we may have pre-requisites in place; ensuring that have the background to complete any challenge you want to undertake with us. Reality is anyone can attend if you satisfy requirements but if in doubt get in touch - we are a friendly group!
Courses typically last from one day to several days, depending on the specific course selected
Our courses are open to families, individuals, and groups, catering to various ages and skill levels, so Yes. Starting out with us is great as we can watch your journey grow in the outdoors, so we welcome beginnners
How fit do you have to be?
That really depends on what you want do but its about challenging you as a person. We can find a challenge that you will love. This is about sharing our passion for the outdoors with ANYONE who wants to try it
You can start at the Navigator Award Bronze Level or Straight to Silver with no experience at all. Our courses have small numbers (1:8 at the most) giving you lots of personal practice, the chance to ask questions and really gain confidence in your skills
The Outdoor Discovery Award (ODA) is ideal for people of all ages who wish to learn basic navigation skills at a gentle rate, encouraging them to gain and improve personal confidence to get out and get active
FAQs about the NNAS Scheme
How good do I have to be?
We would ask you about your previous experience and abilities to determine whether such a course would be appropriate for you, but yes this is possible and we regularly run these type of courses. Use our Contact Form to get in touch or see our calendar of events
I have some experience and knowledge, can I go direct to Silver
What about Night Navigation?
The NNAS Night Owl award is a four-hour course which will equip you with essential navigation skills to explore and enjoy the outdoors safely after dark. Critical for anyone undertaking ML Assessment; critical for anyone getting out in the dark or poor visibility in the hills
Thank you for the course, it was fantatstic. Spent many a day on hills but learned a lot through yesterday
Simon
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I really enjoyed it. You are an excellent teacher and I can't think of anything to fault with the day.
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Jo
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I undertook a climbing lesson with Adrian after not climbing in almost 15 years. Adrian was calm, patient and very knowledgeable. The session was very fun, albeit very tiring! Thank you for helping me get back into climbing!
Sophie
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I would definitely recommend to anyone who is thinking of refining or upskiling their navigation skills to book with Northern Ascents Limited! I will definitely be back in the future
Adam R
Adrian was very knowledgeable, patient, and excellent at breaking down complex techniques into practical, easy-to-understand steps.
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Nick
