Welcome to Mountain Training
Qualifications and personal skills courses in walking, climbing and mountaineering.
The Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill was passed after its final Stage 3 debate in December 2025 and became an Act of the Scottish Parliament on 11 February 2026. It means that all pupils in state and grant-aided schools in Scotland will have the chance to experience at least four nights and five days of residential outdoor education during their school career.
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The official handbook of Mountain Training's walking schemes: Lowland Leader, Hill and Moorland Leader, Mountain Leader and Hill & Mountain Skills.
Hill WalkingThe official handbook of Mountain Training's climbing schemes. Perfect for new and developing climbers.
Rock ClimbingA set of guidelines which is useful for anyone with a responsibility for climbing, walking and mountaineering related activities.
Navigation in the Mountains
Candidates registering for many of Mountain Training’s qualifications are required to be members of a mountaineering council.