Lowland Leader Award
Lowland Leader Award Ireland | Countryside Walking Leadership Training
Lowland Leader Training Ireland | Walking Group Leadership Course | Countryside Guide Qualification
Lowland Leader Award – Lead Walking Groups Safely
The Lowland Leader Award Ireland is designed for individuals who wish to lead walking groups on day walks through lowland countryside and woodland areas. This walking leadership qualification covers clearly marked tracks across Ireland and the UK’s diverse countryside walking terrain.
Walking in lowland areas provides equally spectacular experiences to mountain environments. From rolling countryside and ancient woodlands to coastal paths and river valleys, lowland walking Ireland offers diverse landscapes perfect for group walking adventures.
Lowland Leader Training Course Structure
Core Training Areas:
1. Leadership & Group Management
- Walking group leadership skills and responsibilities
- Group safety management and communication strategies
- Risk assessment and emergency procedures
- Legal requirements for leading walking groups
2. Navigation & Route Finding
- Map reading skills for countryside walking
- Compass navigation and GPS awareness
- Route planning and countryside navigation
- Poor visibility navigation techniques
3. Safety & Emergency Procedures
- Walking safety protocols and hazard management
- First aid and emergency response
- Weather assessment and group management
- Equipment selection and maintenance
4. Environmental Awareness
- Countryside access rights and legislation
- Leave No Trace principles and conservation
- Local heritage and environmental knowledge
- Sustainable countryside walking practices
Lowland Leader Assessment Requirements
Prerequisites:
- 20 quality walking days in diverse lowland terrain
- First aid qualification (certified course required)
- Experience in countryside walking leadership
Training Focus:
- Lowland terrain navigation using clearly marked paths
- Group leadership in favorable weather conditions
- Countryside safety within 3km of access points
- Walking group management skills development
Who Should Take Lowland Leader Training?
Ideal Candidates:
- Walking group leaders seeking formal qualification
- Outdoor instructors working in countryside environments
- Youth leaders organizing countryside walks
- Tourism guides leading walking tours Ireland
- Fitness instructors expanding into outdoor walking
Lowland Leader Training Benefits
Professional Development:
- Nationally recognised qualification for walking leadership
- Insurance eligibility for professional walking guides
- Career opportunities in outdoor education and tourism
- Foundation skills for advanced mountain leadership
Skill Development:
- Confident navigation across countryside terrain
- Effective group management in outdoor environments
- Risk assessment and safety management expertise
- Environmental awareness and conservation knowledge
Lowland Leader Training Locations
Our Lowland Leader courses operate across Ireland’s premier countryside walking areas:
- Donegal: Coastal paths, woodland trails, countryside routes
- Wicklow: Garden of Ireland trails and forest walks
- Cork: Coastal walks and rolling countryside
- Kerry: Peninsula walks and lowland valleys
Progression Pathways
Lowland Leader Award provides foundation for:
- Hill & Moorland Leader qualification
- Mountain Leader training progression
- Walking tour guide professional development
- Outdoor education career advancement
Why Choose Our Lowland Leader Training?
Expert Instruction
- Dr Bren Whelan: PhD qualified, professional walking instructor
- 30+ years experience in outdoor leadership training
- Official Mountain Training approved provider
Comprehensive Training
- Practical focus with extensive fieldwork
- Small group sizes for personalised instruction
- Real-world scenarios and hands-on learning
- Professional certification upon successful completion
Quality Assurance
- Mountaineering Ireland approved training
- Official syllabus compliance and standards
- Professional development focus and support
Book Your Lowland Leader Course
Ready to become a qualified walking group leader? Our Lowland Leader training Ireland provides comprehensive preparation for countryside walking leadership.
Contact Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Training Areas: Countryside walking locations across Ireland
Related Training Courses:
- Mountain Skills Training
- Hill & Moorland Leader
- Multi-Pitch Climbing Training
- First Aid Courses
The Lowland Leader Award is essential for anyone serious about leading walking groups safely and professionally. Develop expertise in countryside navigation, group management, and walking safety with Ireland’s premier outdoor leadership training.
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Registering for the Lowland Leader Award
Before registration candidates:
- Must be at least 17 to register and train, but 18 years old for assessment.
- Be a current member of one of the three Mountaineering Councils; Mountaineering Ireland, the British Mountaineering Council or Mountaineering Scotland. (You can join one when you register if you are not already a member). Non-members can contact Mountaineering Ireland on 01 6251115 to avail of a combined Membership and award registration discount.
- Should have an interest in leading groups in lowland countryside
- Before attending the training you must have completed and logged at least 10 varied walks in Lowland terrain where the use of a map is required (ideally these will be recorded in your digital logbook) which can have taken place at any point (pre- or post-registration) OR Have attended a walking and navigational personal skills training course recognised by ountaineering Ireland and or Mountain Training (such as Mountain Skills or Hill and Mountain Skills)
Optional Expedition Skills Module:
After successful completion of the Lowland Leader Award assessment, a candidate can choose to attend a two day Expedition Skills Module which is delivered as a combined training and assessment course. The module covers leading overnight expeditions, remote supervision, and teaching navigation. For more information please contact the Mountaineering Ireland Training Office.
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What Our Visitors Say
“As a former geology student I thought I knew a good bit about bearings etc., until I did the map reading with Bren! He made things so simple and useful and yet he also imparted a huge amount of knowledge. I am really grateful for his expertise and guidance which I was lucky to experience on the Lowland Leader course.”
Fiona Stapleton
Posted April 2022
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