Outdoor Learning

Leading Group Walks

Introduction - Non Regulated

What is Introduction?

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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Walking and rambling are very popular these days and good for fitness, mental health and wellbeing.

Are you interested in knowing more about leading a group walk?

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Prefer to talk? Call 01226 776000 or email advice@northern.ac.uk and one of our team will get back to you.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Find out about progression

Course description

On this course, learn how to prepare for a group walk, the safety requirements, roles and responsibilities of a walk leader and, how to make a walk accessible and enjoyable for all. You will practice map reading skills in order to map out a walk, and have the opportunity to practice your walk leading skills.

Be prepared to get outdoors and put your knowledge into practise, and make sure that you have the suitable outdoor equipment which you would use normally use. We suggest walking boots, waterproof jacket, and rucksack.

What can this course lead to?

We offer other outdoor learning courses such as Intro to Navigation for Walkers, Being Active Outdoors, Forest Confidence and Forest Skills

Course session dates

Tailored Learning Objective

Health and well-being

When does this start and end?

16 July 2025 - 18 July 2025

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

These courses will build key transferable skills- communication, team work, organisation all beneficial in the workplace and further study.

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Staying residential was the perfect way for me to learn. As well as the course subject, which everyone is involved in, learning extends beyond the class room.

Being residential added to this experience, as one really felt part of a learning community.

Awesome tutors and a very friendly place. I wish I was still there.

I was made to feel that I did matter and that I was worthy. I was encouraged and supported when I thought I couldn't do it. Despite all the failures I had previously had at other places, I did it at Northern College because I was supported by people who believed in me.