scrambling & mountaineering courses
Our scrambling and mountaineering courses are designed to offer supportive learning opportunities to help people gain further knowledge in scrambling terrain and build their confidence on steeper, more exposed mountain routes.
All of our scrambling courses are run by experienced MCI qualified instructors, so you're in safe hands. Our skills are refined and our knowledge of the mountains sets us apart, so we can guide the classics and maximise your learning opportunities.
Intro to scrambling courses available for those looking to build confidence on Grade I terrain. For those looking for progress and to develop into Grade III scrambles, we have more advanced course designed to show you the rope skills and technical skills for this terrain.
Introduction to scrambling
For mountain walkers looking to progress into grade I scrambles. This course looks at the necessary skills for managing your safety in steep and exposed terrain, allowing you to take new and interesting lines to the summits.
This is an unroped scrambling course at grade I.
Intro to summer mountaineering
This is an introduction to mountaineering and covers the expectations for moving in boots on easy rock climbs, classic scrambles and alpine style terrain.
Gain exposure, learn to move on a rope and tackle scrambles up to Grade III.
Two days, being guided in the mountains, accessing some of the best scrambles in the Lake District.
*summer is determined by the lack of snow and ice, not the time of year.
WHAT customers SAY
Another fantastic course run by Sam of LDM! Me and my son booked onto the 2 day Further Scrambling course - what an experience!! Great introduction in perfect conditions on day 1 in the Langdales, then a 2nd epic mountain day 'Threading the Needle' and ridge ascent onto Great Gable. Lots of good skills learned from Sam, and some exhilarating experience gained in the process. Highly recommended and superb instruction from Sam!
The advanced scrambling course was just what I was looking for and really well delivered. There was a lot to take in but Sam was clear calm and incredibly helpful and at all times focused on safety. I would recommend this to all looking to up their scrambling grade.
We did a 2 day Scrambling course with Sam and it was excellent. I did the course with a couple of work colleges who had no previous scrambling experience and Sam built them up to grade 3 with no problems. Two brilliant mountain days with Sam & Pippa and huge amount of development for all of us. Brilliant instruction with total safety , highly recommended.