Mountain training

Explorer Scouts walking up Glyder FawrThe Welsh Scout Council provides mountain training through its Yr Hafod mountain training centre in Snowdonia.

Hafod run an annual programme of courses including national governing body awards for hillwalking and climbing - Mountain Leader (ML) Summer, and Single Pitch Award (SPA), and basic and advanced skills weekends for Scouting.  Hafod are also able to provide assessment for Scouting permits on these weekends.

In addition to the courses for adults, the Hafod Team run an "open" expedition for DofE gold participants.

Hafod course dates 2012

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Course bookings

To book a course, contact Steve Ellis, 22 Long Grove, Baughurst, Tadley, RG26 5NY. Tel 0118 981 0009 or email courses@yr-hafod.org.uk

Rock climbing, SPA and general course enquiries: Dave Jones, Mountain Activities Advisor (Wales). 16 Yew Tree Court, Gresford, Wrexham LL12 8ET. Tel 01798 853245. Email climb@yr-hafod.org.uk

We aim to be flexible - if its in the mountains, we can do it - get in touch