For those at the top of their game, we provide the nationally recognised Mountain Leader qualification. If you love leading people in the outdoors and want the option to use your qualifications outside of Scouts then the ML is for you. Yr Hafod is a registered provider of Mountain Training courses and offers nationally recognised courses to complement our Scout adventurous activities training. Mountain Training and the Scouts have been working together for decades thanks to our shared interest in walking, climbing, and mountaineering. We run our Mountain Leader as a sandwich course over a series of weekends to make them more accessible to volunteers. Before you book, please make sure you have attained the minimum number of 20 Quality Mountain Days (QMDs) and have them logged on Mountain Training’s DLog (digital logbook). For more details on the Mountain Leader scheme visit the Mountain Training site. Our courses are split over three weekends to make them more accessible to volunteers and run from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. You must attend all three weekends to complete the course. Food and accommodation is included. 

Who:

Scout Volunteers (members) and the public (non-members)

How much:

Spring 2026: Members - £480 per person, Non-members £600 per person

Autumn 2026: Members - £480 per person, Non-members £545 per person

Accommodation:

Shared bunkrooms included.

Food:

Meals included. 

Where:

Scout Adventures Yr Hafod, Nant Ffrancon, Bangor LL57 3DQ.

Duration:

6 days over 2 weekends

When:

Autumn 2026 course dates: 

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2026

Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September 2026

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us via [email protected] or call 0845 519 6114.

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Calling all nights away assessors, permit holders and anyone wanting to be one. Gather round the campfire and join us for the Nights Away Weekender 2026: a two-night skills fest just for you. This weekend of adventure will be packed full of workshops and practical skills for great residentials. Think programme planning, fires, outdoor cooking, equipment care and camp gadgets. This is a hands-on weekend. Prepare for mud! 

Our tailored sessions mean it doesn’t matter whether you’re an old-hand or just starting out. We’ll pitch our sessions to your level. It’ll also be a great opportunity to meet other volunteers, so you’ll be in good company. You’ll join us at our nights away marketplace. Not only will we have all the gear on show, you’ll be able to swap ideas and advice too. You’ll leave confident to deliver great overnight experiences for young people. 

We recognise that this event falls over Remembrance Sunday, so to support more people to attend, we’ve introduced a day ticket option on Saturday 7th November. For anyone staying the full weekend, we’ll also be hosting a small remembrance gathering on site to mark the occasion.

Who:

This course is open to Nights Away Assessors, Permit Holders or anyone wanting to be one. Attendees must be aged 18 and over at the start of the course. 

How much:

- Standard ticket: £40 per person (includes camping, self-catering, all workshops and event badge)
- Indoor accommodation upgrade: £29 per person (shared bunk rooms for Friday and Saturday night, first come, first served)
- Catering options: £30 per person (Friday supper to Sunday lunch)

As this is an event, not a course, this is not subject to early bird pricing offer. 

Accommodation:

Camping is included within the ticket price. You can upgrade to shared dorm-style accommodation for an additional £29 per person (includes Friday and Saturday night, first come, first served)

Food:

Catering can be included either via a weekend package, which includes all meals from Friday night supper to Sunday lunch for £30 per person.

Where:

Great Tower, Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA23 3PQ

Duration:

Two days.

When:

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November 2026, with a day visit option on Saturday 7th November.

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the event, please contact us at [email protected]

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Once you have completed a Rock Climbing Instructor training course and have fulfilled the skills requirements and logbook as set out by Mountain Training - you can book a Rock Climbing Instructor Assessment at Yr Hafod. At the end of the weekend the Course Director will update your Mountain Training profile with an assessment report and make an appropriate recommendation to pass, defer or fail your award. 

Who:

Scout Volunteers (members) and the public (non-members).

How much:

Members - £215 per person, Non-members £240 per person.

Accommodation:

Shared bunkrooms included.

Food:

Meals included.

Where:

Scout Adventures Yr Hafod, Nant Ffrancon, Bangor LL57 3DQ.

Duration:

Two days.

When:

This course runs on the following dates: 

Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th July 2026

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us via [email protected] or call 0845 519 6114.

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If you are a keen hillwalker and would like to take your Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Explorers out into the beautiful hills and mountains of Britain, this is the course for you. Our very experienced and friendly instructors will teach you everything you need to know to take your young people out for some real adventure in a safe and responsible way. Scout Adventures Yr Hafod is situated right in the middle of the stunning mountains of Eryri/Snowdonia in North Wales. All our courses are run by fully qualified volunteer staff most holding Mountain Leader or higher. We offer both training and assessments on all weekends, but you can’t do both in the same weekend. If you are not sure whether you are ready for assessment or whether you should attend a Terrain 1 or Terrain 2 course, please check out the FAQs and the course information. The course will run over a weekend, Friday night to Sunday afternoon, and food and accommodation is included. 

Who:

Scout Volunteers (members).

How much:

Training: £120 per person.  Assessment £120 per person

Accommodation:

Shared bunkrooms included.

Food:

Meals included. 

Where:

Scout Adventures Yr Hafod, Nant Ffrancon, Bangor LL57 3DQ.

Duration:

Two days.

When:

This course runs on the following upcoming dates: 

Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th June 2026

Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th July 2026

Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th September 2026

Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th September 2026

Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th October 2026

Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th November 2026

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us via [email protected] or call 0845 519 6114.

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