​Important details about navigation workshop sessions.

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Each class can accrue distance of 10 to 16 km, or 6 to 10 miles, with varied ascent. There will be route finding, relocation practice and lots of time spent discussing technique. As a result, each practical session  is expected to take 7 to 8 hours​. Concentration and awareness of physical surroundings is required at all times - expect a slow to moderate pace.

It is necessary to have good mobility and a moderate level of fitness to take part in a navigation workshop session. 

There will likely be steep hill climbs as well as very uneven, boggy terrain. If an individual is for any reason unsure of their ability, please email me via moorstomountains@gmail.com and we can discuss things further before making a booking.
 

If the walk leader observes a concern with fitness levels of an individual participant,

it may be necessary for that person to return the start of the activity for their own safety, where it is safe to do so. 

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All navigation sessions require sturdy footwear with stiff soles NOT hiking trainers, approach shoes or trail shoes.

Please refer to the Moors to Mountains Footwear, Clothing and Equipment Requirements.

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Navigation sessions are NOT suitable for dogs to attend.

 

Children and young people over the age of 14 are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian by prior arrangement.

 

Please bear in mind that the activity duration is calculated based on average walking speeds over the types of terrain encountered and previous occurrences of each specific route. Navigation sessions may be completed in a quicker or longer time than expected based on individual fitness levels within the group.

As mentioned, it is necessary to have good mobility and a moderate level of fitness to take part. 

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It should be mentioned that weather in the UK can be unpredictable at all times of the year. It may be necessary for the course leader to change the itinerary of the route for safety or other reasons, meaning that is is not possible to included certain advertised objectives. 

Unless there is a safety concern posed by the weather forecast, activities will go ahead regardless of conditions.

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Please see the Moors to Mountains Terms and Conditions before booking.
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Meeting point and transport information.
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Participants will be contacted with meeting times and a full itinerary for each session.

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It is possible to travel to all locations via public transport, albeit with a 30 minute walk for Turton Tower in the West Pennine Moors.  Various accommodation in available in the vicinity of all locations, including camping and B&B's. It is advisable to book accommodation well in advance to avoid disappointment. Please ask if you need any travel or accommodation advice.

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What to expect when booking a professionally

guided activity with Colin from Moors to Mountains.

 

A friendly and supportive group ethic is promoted on all activities.
It is normal for participants to feel anxious or nervous about joining a guided walk for the first time, meeting new people or just stepping out of their usual comfort zone. This is normal. Please try to remember that other people in the group will likely be feeling the same, and  I can assure all participants that they will be making new friends and feeling comfortable in the surroundings in no time.

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Knowledge and enthusiasm is shared throughout the activity.
Not only am I here  to keep you safe and lead the group, I like to engage all participants in interesting conversation. Whether we are visiting a site with interesting geology and natural features or perhaps somewhere of historic significance, I like to make sure participants go away having learned something new. And as an environmentalist and lover of the outdoors, it is my mission to try and pass on my passion and knowledge to all who sign up to a Moors to Mountains activity.
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Safety, motivation and attentiveness is guaranteed.
All Moors to Mountains activities are designed for smaller parties. The number of participants that is allowed will depend on the terrain of each specific activity. Suitable group sizes allow me to give each individual client the maximum attention throughout an activity, whether this is to answer questions, provide some guidance  or physical assistance.

My promise is to deliver a high level of care and individual attentiveness to each member of the group.

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It is not a race, everybody is here to enjoy the activity!

The benefit of  booking onto my activities for small groups for many participants is that the reasonable pricing makes joining a qualified, knowledgeable and experienced Mountain Leader to be more affordable. However, participants in each group are likely to be of mixed abilities. All participants will move together as a group and support each other throughout the activity.

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I am qualified and insured, but also experienced in the mountains and hills of the UK. 

As your guide, I am a qualified and insured Mountain Leader registered with the British Mountaineering Council and Mountain Training Association. I will only ever operate in areas where I have experience of the terrain and local knowledge. I have also volunteered with my community walking group for since 2011, where I have organised and led innumerable walks and expeditions across the whole of northern England, many areas of Scotland and Eryri/Snowdonia in North Wales. I also have a lot of personal experience in walking, wild camping and completing solo expeditions in these areas.

In that time, I have been lucky enough to spend time out on the hills and mountains with many people of different backgrounds and abilities. This experience has enabled me to develop an extensive knowledge of particular outdoor areas, and a penchant for designing routes that are both scenic and interesting. There are often places of historical or geological interest along the way and I enjoy sharing my knowledge of the landscape, history, industry, wildlife and geology.

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​Once a place has been booked on any activity.

I will personally contact each participant by email with any relevant information to the specific activity. The booking system will email participants a ticket but there is no need to present this when attending an activity. Participants will be sent thorough information and a Participation Consent Form that should be completed in good time before any activity takes place. This will ask for important medical information, important contact details and also request consent for me to give first aid where necessary, take any photographs (or not) and anything else relevant.

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Participants are advised to take out their own travel insurance for any booked activity, accommodation, travel costs and any other expenses involved in attending the booked activity in the event of cancellation or unforeseen personal circumstances preventing attendance. 
 

COLIN - MOORS TO MOUNTAINS.