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Ancrum Outdoor Centre in Dundee is an approved provided for this course. This award is for anyone who wishes to lead groups through lowland countryside and woodland in summer conditions. It is ideal for teachers, schools support workers, community workers, youth workers, countryside rangers or anybody who may wish to lead a walking group.

The Award follows similar structure of all MT awards and requires candidates to:
Gain relevant experience, register for award through Mountain Training, attend a training course, consolidate training and attend an assessment course.

Syllabus includes: Route planning, basic map work, equipment, dealing with hazards, leadership and group management, environmental access awareness

This qualification also offers expedition module, which is ideal for leaders and volunteers involved with the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme (DofE).

Course Dates
Mon, 23/03/2026 - 09:00-20:00
Tue, 24/03/2026 - 09:00-16:30

Course Duration
Two Days inc one Evening

Course Cost
£180.00

Course Prerequisites
You must have completed 10 walks in lowland areas using a map.
Register for award through Mountain Training
www.mountain-training.org/qualifications/walking/lowland-leader.

Location
Clatto Visitor's Centre, Clatto Country Park DD3 9SE. Please bring packed lunch and plenty to drink.

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