MARK REID is the author of 17 walking guidebooks including ‘The Inn Way’ series, which have sold over 100,000 copies. He is a qualified Walking Group Leader, Hill & Moorland Leader and Mountain Leader, and has an unrivalled knowledge of the history and geography of the North of England. Mark has a BA (Hons) Geography degree from the University of Lancaster and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS). Mark has walked over 29,000 miles of footpaths since 1997, and has taken over 17,000 people out walking in the countryside as well as over 200 companies on team building and away days – he’s been an Outdoor Professional for 27 years! Mark has appeared on ITV YORKSHIRE on the TV walks series ‘A Breath of Fresh Air’ along with ITV weatherman Jon Mitchell, as well as ITV1’s The Dales.

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• No experience is required for most of our courses as full training and guidance will be given. Our Mountain Skills and Advanced Navigation courses are suitable for more experienced walkers.
• This Bespoke Outdoor Courses are suitable for individuals, couples or private groups of up to 4 people.
• All walks are tailored specifically for each person or small group according to your needs, aspirations, experience and fitness levels. However, a reasonable level of fitness is required as the natural environment can be demanding at times.
• We usually cover around 6 – 10 miles over the course of the day, and there will be plenty of rest stops to learn new skills. The terrain we will be walking across will include uneven ground, rough terrain, stiles, stream crossings, fields, moorland, hills, mountains (on our Mountain Skills course) and valleys, tracks and lanes, as well as a number of ascents and descents; we may experience adverse weather conditions.
• We are fully insured (public, civil & professional indemnity insurance)
• All of our instructors are fully qualified and experienced Mountain Leaders
• So far, we have taken over 16,000 people out walking, and have a wealth of experience dealing with all ages and abilities.
• Part of the attraction of hill walking is the challenge of tackling different terrains, landscapes and weather conditions. Every effort is made to minimize potential hazards; however, the very nature of hill walking involves a certain level of unavoidable risk or accident and/or injury. By taking part in this activity, you are aware of and accept these risks.
• Our courses are suitable for all ages. Under 18s (minimum age 14) may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The child must be accompanied at all times during the activity by their parent/legal guardian.
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