Outdoor Education

provided by the Children's Services Department

Why do the Walking Group Leader (WGL) or Mountain Leader Award (ML)?

There are many reasons why you may want to do WGL or ML ....

  • Enjoy being part of a team

  • group of walkers posed for scenic photo

  • camping together in Wales

  • group linked walking across river

 
  • Give yourself a challenge

  • 2 people looking a map - great view of hills behind

  • two men crossing a stream

  • Man striking pose on top of a hill

 
  • Learn new skills & gain a qualification

  • 2 guys studying a map outdoors

  • Night navigation

  • practising rope skills at Argoed Lwyd

 
  • Experience something to share with others

  • group ascending a hill

  • group climbing up mountain

  • group walking

 

       ... or you may just want to enjoy the outdoors!

  • Outside Hampshire Mountain Centre

  • Overlooking lake, 2 adults taking a break from walking

  • walking group outlined by sunset

 

Hampshire County Council run courses every Easter holidays and during the October half-term, to our Hampshire Mountain Centre in the Brecon Beacons.

WGL (4 days) = £250    ML (7 days) =£450

[There is a discount for HCC employees - £200 WGL / £375 ML]

Included is: free transportation from Winchester to Wales, accommodation, full-board catering, and small group tuition.

The next course leaves on Friday 26 October 2012.  To apply please contact claire.bishop@hants.gov.uk / 01962 876214.