Discover Hillwalking
If you are new to walking and want to be guided through some of Snowdonia’s famously stunning scenery, whilst picking up some essential skills on the way, then our guided weekend walking course is for you.  Skills covered will include basic map reading, clothing and equipment selection, weather and emergency procedures. Our instructors are also full of knowledge on the local flora and fauna, and can orientate you to how the region’s history has influenced the landscape.

2 day course:
18-19 October

Cost: £130 per person
Group size: 5 per instructor

Exploring Map & Compass
Perhaps you’ve been hill walking for a while but would like to feel more confident in your navigation, especially in mist or low cloud.  On this course, our instructors will show you how to navigate off the beaten path, increasing your route options and ability to stay located.  This course is designed to explain the basic principles without confusing jargon, whilst taking in some scenery at the same time!

2 day course:
6-7 September

Cost: £140 per person
Group size: 5 per instructor

Hillwalking Skills
This is a great opportunity to walk some of the dramatic higher peaks of Snowdonia, as well as some of the more demanding walks in the area, including the Nantlle Ridge, the Glyders, Snowdon, and the Carneddau. Along the way you will learn about map and compass skills, reading the weather, emergency procedures, and planning and preparing for your treks. During the course we will also go on a 1 night expedition to complete your knowledge on hillwalking.

5 day course:
25-29 August

Cost: £320 per person
Group size: 4 per instructor

Welsh 15 Peaks (not 14!)
In the Snowdonia National Park there are 15 mountains which scale over 3000ft (914m). This is sometimes referred to as the Welsh 14 Peaks, as there was some controversy originally over whether Garnedd Uchaf counted as a separate peak However, in Dragon we believe in going the whole hog and so we offer you the chance to cross all of the 15 peaks, with a highly experienced instructor guiding you. En route you can learn basic navigation, learn about local natural history, and see a great deal of Snowdonia’s stunning landscape over varied terrain.

This is only offered as a private course.
Please contact us for further details.

Further Navigation Skills
Anyone who has tried to navigate their way in bad weather or at night and struggled, will appreciate the value of honing micro navigation skills, under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor.  On this course we will unlock the mysteries of this art, and you will find that anyone can learn to navigate - its not as difficult as it seems with the right guidance.

2 days + night exercise
1-2 November

Cost: £160 per person
Group size: 4 per instructor

National Navigation Award Scheme
We are providers of the NNAS, which is a fun way to develop your map and compass skills and gain an award at the same time.
Click here for more info.

Scrambling Courses and Adventures
If you are looking for a more adventurous route to the high summits of Snowdonia then maybe one of our Scrambling courses is for you. Click here for more details.