If you’ve got a love for hiking you’d like to share, join us as a Volunteer Walk Leader at the YHA Festival of Walking!

We are seeking groups of experienced hill walkers to lead social walks at 5 locations this September and October. 

As a volunteer, you will need to:

• Be passionate about hiking and the outdoors
• Be excited to share this passion with new beginners and support them on their journey
• Hold a Mountain Training Qualification suitable for the level of walk you wish to volunteer on, or, be in the consolidation period for a suitable qualification.
• Hold an in-date First Aid Certificate
• Be willing to learn more about the BMC and share a little of what we do with attendees

In return, you will receive:

• Volunteer briefing and resources
• Travel expenses paid for
• Free cuppa
• Accommodation and meals are available on request

If this sounds like something you would be up for please register your interest before midday on the 18th September 2023.

Click here to register your interest!

2023 Locations and Dates

Click on the locations below to download the event plan for each event. This will provide you with more information on the role, the event and what to expect. You can also view a GPX file of the route for each location.

24th September 2023 - Hartington Hall (FULL)

7th October 2023 - The Sill

8th October 2023 - Hartington Hall 

14th October 2023 - Ambleside 

15th October 2023 - Boggle Hole

Pre-event briefing

A pre-event briefing and Q&A session took place on Zoom at 18:00 on the 23rd August 2023. The meeting will be recorded and made available to those unable to attend on the day, including for those who signed up after this date. 

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