Learn, lead and grow with our skills courses

Gain the confidence to explore the hills with the Mountain Training Hill Skills Course.

This two-day course is the perfect introduction to hillwalking in the UK. Designed for those with little or no previous experience, our expert instructors will guide you through the essential skills needed to enjoy safe and rewarding journeys in upland terrain.

Transform your hillwalking experience with Ghyll Head's Winter Skills Course for Novices! Based in the breathtaking Lake District, this course is designed for those with summer hillwalking experience who want to confidently explore the mountains in winter conditions.

Gain new skills and experience a variety of watersports with Ghyll Head's 2-day Introduction to Watersports course. Aimed at people who would like to gain confidence and experience a variety of craft, this course will be based from our boathouse on the stunning shores of Windermere.

Enhance your mountain adventures with our Mountain Skills course. This two-day Mountain Training course is a fantastic way to develop your personal mountain walking skills and confidence. This course provides an ideal opportunity to learn the essentials and deepen your enjoyment of the countryside.

Take the helm and discover the joy of sailing with Ghyll Head's RYA Level 1 Start Sailing course! This two-day course is the perfect introduction to the world of dinghy sailing. Held on the beautiful waters of Windermere, you'll learn the basic skills and knowledge needed to get afloat and start your sailing adventure.

The Mountain Leader assessment is a 5 day course that assesses candidates in the skills required to lead hillwalking groups in summer conditions on mountainous routes not requiring the planned use of a rope. Established in 1964, this was the first qualification created by Mountain Training.

The Mountain Leader Award is a nationally accredited scheme from Mountain Training that is designed to train and assess those who want to lead groups on mountains throughout the British Isles in summer conditions. The award has two parts: training and assessment, there is a consolidation period between the two. In exceptional circumstances it is possible to be exempt from the training course.

Delve into Yorkshire's hidden depths on a thrilling weekend caving adventure with Ghyll Head! This unforgettable experience will take you deep beneath the surface, exploring fascinating cave systems and mastering essential caving techniques.

This course is aimed at DofE staff and leaders who deliver expedition skills. We will deepen your understanding of map work, camp craft, route planning and delivery. You will then be able to pass the relevant skills onto the young people you work with. This course will be based from our POD Village at Ghyll Head

Ghyll Head is excited to offer the new RYA Wingsurfing Instructor Course! This intensive 3-day program is designed for experienced wingsurfers/wingfoilers who would like to introduce others to the sport of wingsurfing. It comprises 3 days of training with the final day being moderated by an external trainer.

Experience one of the most exciting and cutting-edge water sports to arrive on our shores!

Discover the world of wingsurfing, the gateway to wingsports, where you utilize a handheld inflatable wing to generate power and propel yourself on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), windsurf board, or a dedicated wingsurf board. This sport is a fantastic addition for SUP enthusiasts who are seeking to add some variety to their adventures and let the wind take charge. It serves as a smooth transition into wind sports, requiring less equipment to manage compared to windsurfing and kitesurfing.