Outdoor Skills Workshops

Building confidence in the outdoors starts with the right skills. These beginner outdoor skills sessions are designed to help you feel safe, capable, and confident while exploring nature. Whether you're new to hiking or looking to improve your knowledge, you’ll learn practical techniques such as map and compass navigation, route planning, basic navigation techniques, and essential outdoor safety skills. This hands-on learning approach focuses on real-world experience, helping you understand how to read a map, interpret terrain, and make confident decisions while out on the trail.

Perfect for beginners, these outdoor skills courses cover the foundations of hill walking skills, navigation for beginners, and safe route finding, giving you the knowledge you need to explore more independently. You’ll gain the confidence to plan your own adventures, navigate unfamiliar landscapes, and handle changing conditions in the outdoors. Whether your goal is to improve your hiking navigation skills, learn map reading and compass use, or simply feel more comfortable exploring the outdoors, these sessions provide supportive, practical learning that helps you build confidence step by step.

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Your Questions, Answered

  • Not at all. These courses are designed specifically for beginners who want to build confidence in the outdoors. Everything is explained step by step, and you’ll have plenty of time to practise the skills throughout the day.

  • You don’t need to be super fit, but you should be comfortable walking for a few hours at a steady pace. The focus of the day is learning outdoor skills, not covering long distances so there will be plenty of time throughout the day stood still or sat in the group whilst we’re learning.

  • You’ll receive a full kit list after booking, but generally you should bring:

    • Waterproof jacket + trousers

    • Suitable walking footwear

    • Warm layers

    • Food and water for the day

    • Map and compass (unless hiring)

  • Outdoor skills are often most useful in challenging conditions, so workshops usually run in most weather. If conditions are unsafe or extreme, it may be rearranged and you’ll be contacted in advance.

  • Yes. When booking you can select the option to hire a map and compass for the day, which will be ready for you at the start of the day.

  • Groups are intentionally kept small (maximum of 4 participants) so everyone gets dedicated teaching time and the chance to practise skills properly.