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 32,000 miles of footpaths since 1997, and has taken over 20,000 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 28 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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The Mountain Skills course is an ideal choice for walkers interested in applying their countryside walking skills to the mountain environment. Ideally, participants will have done some hill walking previously in areas such as the Yorkshire Dales or Peak District, or already enjoy fellwalking in the Lake District and want to improve their skiills. A good level of fitness is required as we will be walking up mountains carrying backpacking rucksacks. This course is not suitable for novices.

If you are a novice walker, please attend our NNAS Bronze Award.

This course is accredited to Mountain Training (MT). Once you’ve booked onto the course then we’ll register you with MT (free of charge).

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• The Mountain Skills course is an ideal choice for walkers interested in applying their countryside walking skills to the mountain environment. Ideally, participants will have done some hill walking previously in areas such as the Yorkshire Dales or Peak District, or already enjoy fellwalking in the Lake District and wish to improve their skills. This course is not suitable for novice walkers.
• All walks are tailored specifically for each group according to your needs, aspirations, experience and average fitness levels. However, a good level of fitness is required as we will be walking across hills, fells and mountans carrying a backpacking rucksack.
• We usually cover between 7 and 10 miles over the course of each day (around 7 hours of walking) with around 750m – 1,000m of ascent and descent, although this will vary with each expedition according to conditions. There will be plenty of rest stops to learn new skills as well as 30 minutes for lunch.
• The terrain we will be walking across will include uneven ground, rough and rocky terrain, stiles, stream crossings, fields, moorland, hills, fells and mountains (including summits), tracks and lanes, as well as a number of steep ascents and descents; we may experience adverse weather conditions. The course will include some scrambling across rocks (max. Grade 1).
• We are fully insured (public, civil & professional indemnity insurance)
• All of our guides are fully qualified and experienced Mountain Leaders
• Mark Reid is an experienced Mountain Leader. Mark has walked over 32,000 miles of footpaths throughout the North of England over the last decade and knows the British mountains well. Since 2007, we have taken over 21,000 people walking in the hills, and have a wealth of experience dealing with all ages and abilities.
• Part of the attraction of valley, hill and mountain walking is the challenge of tackling different terrains, landscapes and weather conditions. Every effort is made to minimise potential hazards; however, the very nature of hill and mountain walking involves a certain level of unavoidable risk of 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.
• TeamWalking is an Approved Provider of the Mountain Training ‘Hill & Mountain Skills Scheme.
• Terms and Conditions

• Multi-day mountain expeditions, backpacking and wild camping takes you into remote and mountainous areas, with the potential for adverse weather conditions. The walks will include uneven ground, rough and mountainous terrain, stream crossings as well as a number of steep ascents and descents. We will also be camping overnight in a tent in the mountains, with varying levels of discomfort including cold, wet, tiredness, uneven ground and lots of bending down to get into and out of your tent.
• This wild camping experience is additional to the Mountain Skills course, and is designed to complement and enhance the learning during the course. * If weather conditions are not conducive for wild camping, then we will camp in a remote valley campsite; if this happens then campsite fees are included in the price of this course.
• A good level of fitness is required as you will be walking across mountainous terrain carrying a rucksack with your overnight gear, equipment and food (approx. 12 – 15kg).
• Wild Camping: In England and Wales, all land is privately owned and landowner permission is required to camp on private land. Wild camping is permitted in Scotland as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. In reality, wild camping high amongst the mountains of Cumbria is a tolerated tradition as long as it is undertaken responsibly.
• Do’s and Don’ts: obtain permission if possible; camp high amongst the mountains away from paths and popular areas; arrive late, leave early; leave no trace; no fires; take ALL rubbish out with you; small group sizes; respect and protect the environment.
• Wild Camping Kit: We can provide most of your camping kit – choice of lightweight backpacking tent (1-person or 2-person), sleepmat, expedition rucksack, dry-bag, stove & gas. Please provide your own sleeping bag, walking clothes & food.