Skills for the Hills
** IMPORTANT : COVID-19 **
Our group activities are back with safeguards in place. Participant guidance is available HERE.
We organise a variety of courses and workshops to help you improve your skills for getting out in the hills. As well as scheduled sessions for groups, we also provide sessions for individuals or small private groups which we can tailor to meet your needs.
If you can't see what you are looking for below, please get in touch to discuss your needs.
3rd October 2021
Navigation Skills for Trail and Fell Runners
Full day course to improve your navigational knowledge and skills
A full day of learning navigation skills, including route planning, use of map and compass, technological aids, judging pace and distance, and mitigating risks.
After a short theoretical session, the majority of the day will be spent learning and practicing navigation out on the ground in a variety of terrain.
There will be maximum student to tutor ration of 4:1 to ensure everyone gets a high level of attention and has their own needs addressed.
Price is £50 per person.
For more information email us at info@peakrunning.co.uk
£50
Autumn 2021 TBC
Fell Running Skills
Group coaching session and guided fell run
Want to try fell running but not sure where to start? Scared you’ll end up lost, last, or flat on your face?
Led by our coaching team, who have many years of fell running experience themselves, this practical session is for those new to fell running. It includes a guided run on a classic village fell race route and lots of information, advice and coaching input.
During the session, which lasts around 3 hours, we cover:
• Top tips on the up-hills and downhills
• Chance to practice your footwork skills over lots of fell running terrain
• Demos and explanation of Fell Running Association (FRA) minimum kit and fell shoes
• Explanations of race categories and which are right for your ability level
• Basic navigation skills
• The chance to have a go at a classic village fell race route of approximately 5-miles (8km) in a non-competitive environment with knowledgeable leaders and a friendly group!
12th to 14th August 2022 (Provisional)
Peak District Trail Running Weekender
An action packed full weekend of trail and fell running
Come and join us for a weekend of spectacular running in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park. Staying on the edge of the famous Chatsworth Estate, you’ll be able to take part in a fell race, stunning guided trail runs and enjoy a host of other activities in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Includes:
Guided runs taking in some of the best countryside in England
Entry to our very own Hob Hurst's Fell Race
A range of other activities throughout the weekend
Fully catered accommodation at the wonderful Dukes Barn in the historic village of Beeley
2022 Opening Soon