Mountain Training
Safety-on-the-Hill Training Course (SOTH)
A one or two day course covering an introduction to hill walking, equipment, weather, route finding and practical navigational skills.
National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS)
All courses include knowledge of safety and access issues when walking in the countryside, as well as an understanding of environmental issues and awareness of impacts.
Bronze NNAS Award – navigation in the countryside using paths tracks and other linear features, basic map interpretation and compass work is included. Distance 2-5 kilometres
Silver NNAS Award – navigation in the countryside using skills acquired at bronze level and adding skills required to navigate to features and places some distance from paths and tracks, accurate compass work is required and an ability to use appropriate navigational techniques to go across country in some cases, e.g. choosing an appropriate attack point. Distance 5-8 kilometres
Gold NNAS Award – navigation in the countryside using skills of the first two levels, but adding techniques and skills for dealing with complex contour features large and small. Distance 6-10 kilometres
NB: None of these awards are to be used as a leadership qualification of any kind.
Bronze NNAS Award
On completion of this award, participants will be able to plan
and follow simple walks in the countryside mainly on paths and
tracks.
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Bronze NNAS Syllabus
Silver NNAS Award
On completion of this award participants will be able to plan
and follow walks in the countryside away from paths and tracks.
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Silver NNAS Syllabus
Gold NNAS Award
On completion of this award, participants will be able
to plan and follow routes in any open countryside, forest, or
hill environment.
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NNAS Syllabus
Walking Group Leader Award (WGL)
This award is for leaders of walking groups in summer conditions in non-mountainous hilly terrain, known variously as upland, moor, bog, hill, fell or dale. Such areas are often subject to harsh weather conditions and require an element of self sufficiency. This scheme will help candidates develop the necessary skills and experience.
The scheme involves registration, a training course and a formal assessment course. Further information on the scheme is available from info@mltw.org, telephone 01690 720361.
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