We will spend a day exploring key navigation skills including map reading and basic compass work, dealing with emergencies, what kit to bring, essential leadership concepts, and much more.
The course is all taught outdoors in small groups of no more than 6 volunteers. It is 100% practical. Like you, the trainer will be a volunteer. They are experienced in leading walks with Ramblers Scotland.
Who is the course for?
This course is for Ramblers Scotland volunteers who will lead walks for our groups. Some people attend to learn more about what it's like to lead walks and decide if the role is for them. Others attend to develop their skills and confidence. We extend a warm welcome to both new and experienced walk leaders.
The course is ideal for people who lead Leisurely and Moderate walks.
If you lead Easy and Easy Access walks, you will still enjoy the course and it may give you confidence to think about leading more challenging walks in the future. If you lead Strenuous or Technical walks, this course will give you the chance to refresh some of the basics.
Entry requirements
The course will build on the Walk Leader Foundations and Preventing and Managing Incidents online training courses that are mandatory for all our walk leaders. We ask that you complete these, as well as the Walk Leader Handbook declaration, ahead of the training day if you haven't already. We will send you information before the course to help you access the online training and come prepared for a great day.
