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ROCK & MOUNTAIN

The UK has many fantastic hills, crags, and mountains, both accessible and remote, and with lots of adventure to offer. Whether it’s hillwalking, scrambling, rock climbing, or camping, try out a new way to experience them with our Instructors.

HILL & MOUNTAIN SKILLS

If you enjoy walking and spending time in the outdoors, but want to develop the skills and confidence to explore independently off the beaten path, then this 2-day course will do just that!

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DISCOVER SCRAMBLING

Scrambling terrain (anything ‘hands out of pockets’!) can open up new and interesting routes into the mountains. Learn the knowledge and movement skills to unlock new adventures

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DISCOVER ROCK CLIMBING

Get a taste of the challenge and fun that rock climbing can offer you. We’ll look at some key skills to get you started, and once you’ve tried climbing with us you’ll be hooked and ready for more!

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DISCOVER NAVIGATION

If you haven’t used a map and compass before but want to be self-reliant navigating in the hills, this one day course is ideal. It can also be combined with our Mountain Navigation course for a more substantial foundation in this key skill

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CAIRNGORMS WILD CAMPING

Whether it’s to enable longer adventures, to experience nights under the starts in remote locations, or just to spend more time outdoors. Learn to wild camp responsibly and expand your horizons in the outdoors

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

Mountain biking can let you explore further into the outdoors, with as little or as much technical challenge as you like! Whether your mountain biking adventure looks like nice flowy trails around the forest and loch or developing skills for technical features, our Instructors can give you the support and personalised coaching you’re looking for.

DISCOVER CYCLING IN THE CAIRNGORMS

A one-day friendly experience for beginners looking to explore our local area and see what biking has to offer

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INTRO TRAIL: E-BIKES

For the new or lapsed mountain bikers who wants support getting started on their e-bike

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INTRO TRAIL: NATURAL TRAILS

Discover a world of mountain bike adventures exploring the natural trails of the Cairngorms.

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INTRO: TRAIL CENTRE

Ideal for the new or lapsed mountain biker looking to discover or get better use of purpose-built trail centres

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TRAIL RIDING

Build the foundations for an exciting future of mountain biking adventures with this 2-day course.

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PADDLESPORTS

Experience the outdoors from a different perspective on the water! Whether you’re intrigued by the potential to connect with nature on coastal journeys, want to experience the peace of canoe expeditions, or are looking for excitement on white water. These are our 2-day Discover courses which require no previous experience and are ideal for trying something new. Looking for a solid foundation to get you started for independent adventures? We also offer 5-day Introductions to sea kayaking, white water kayaking, and open canoeing as well!

INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING

The UK has fantastic coastline and islands to explore, and sea kayak is the perfect way to experience it. You’ll get to grips with the key skills before we head to the coast

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DISCOVER WHITE WATER KAYAKING

Discover the exhilaration and adventure of white water kayaking. We’ll help you go from your first strokes of a paddle to taking on your first rapids!

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DISCOVER OPEN CANOEING

Open canoes are a versatile craft that can take you on exciting white water or longer open water journeys.

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GLENMORE BLOG

2024 Instructor Development Scheme: First Month at Glenmore Lodge

Our new cohort of the Instructor Development Scheme have been getting settled in at Glenmore Lodge. Find out about how they're first month has been
Glenmore Lodge
May 14

Sea Kayaking to the Top of Europe

Read about Senior Paddlesports Instructor George Fell's recent expedition to sea kayak around Northern Norway.

George Fell
May 07

Mountaineering Scotland and the BMC to promote mountain safety through joint ‘Near Miss’ reporting

Mountaineering Scotland and the BMC have announced a joint project aimed at improving the safety of hillwalkers, climbers, mountaineers and others who enjoy spending time exploring the hills and mountains.
Glenmore Lodge
Apr 19

New British Sign Language Navigation Course: Q&A with Instructor Morag Skelton

Later this month, we're running Scotland's fist hill navigation training course to be delivered in British Sign Language (BSL). We spoke to Morag to find out a bit more about the course and what it offers, as well as her background with Glenmore Lodge.

Glenmore Lodge
Apr 02

The Wanderlust Women: Winter Experience at Glenmore Lodge

Towards the end of January, the Wanderlust Women came to Glenmore Lodge for a two days of skills training and to experience what winter in the Cairngorms has to offer. We sat down for a brief chat with the group's founder Amira, to find out more about why she created the Wanderlust Women.

Glenmore Lodge
Feb 07
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