UFRC is delighted to offer UFRC club members the opportunity to take part in Hill and Moorland Training in October 2025. This training will take place at Meelmore Lodge as well as out in the Mourne Mountains with a number of evening a night elements within the programme.
Friday 10th – Sunday 12th October 2025
Click here to book: UFRC Subsidised Hill and Moorland Course (3 days) – Meelmore Lodge
Min. age for training: 18
Min. age for assessment: 18
Training: 3 days
Assessment: 3 days
Average time from training to passing assessment: 1.4 years
Ideal for: People who lead groups in the hills, might venture away from obvious paths but won’t encounter mountain hazards like steep rocky ground. Commonly used in terrain that presents an intermediate level of challenge, for example the Mournes and the Sperrins.
Training times:
- Friday – 9:30am – 10pm
- Saturday – 9:30am – 10pm
- Sunday – 9:30am – 4:30pm
This course is limited to 6 participants. Booking on a first come first served basis.
After booking your subsidised ticket here through Ticket Tailor you will also need to register through the Mountain Training Website, Here are the steps needed:
- You need to be an an individual or club member of a mountaineering council – BMC or MI
- You need o set up an account on the MT system. For this you need your MT candidate number. If you have already done Mountain Skills Levels 2 they you will already have a MT candidate number. To get your MT candidate number email Julie Carolan at MI with their MI membership details, Julie@mountaineering.ie. Julie can access both the MI and MT systems and can cross reference the 2 systems. Alternatively you can phone Mountain Training.
- Once the MT account is set up, you need to register, through your MT account, for the HML scheme – £67
- You need to log 20 Quality Hill Days on your MT DLOG, these can be gathered anytime pre- or post- registration, but must be completed before training.
Here is the webpage link with all this information:
https://www.mountain-training.org/qualifications/walking/hill-and-moorland-leader/
This course is available to UFRC club members for £192.84 subsidised by 25% from the full price – £256.85
Click here to book: UFRC Subsidised Hill and Moorland Course (3 days) – Meelmore Lodge
We do encourage you to stay at Meelmore Lodge and you can book dormitory accommodation for £50 for 2 nights. You can book this as an additional add on ticket.
If you have any questions please contact William Mitchell from the UFRC Committee: william.mitchell1@btinternet.com or phone: 07768486977
A full programme will be sent to you once you have booked.
Cancellation Policy
A refunds will not be given after 4pm on the 10th Septembe
Click here to book: UFRC Subsidised Hill and Moorland Course (3 days) – Meelmore Lodge