Women-only Hill Skills social walk from YHA Hartington

Sunday 20th September 2026

Distance: 5.2 miles (8.5km)

Duration: 6 - 7 hours

Led by: Anne Kemp-Eyre

Discovery and connection

This women-only event will have a relaxed, sociable atmosphere where everyone encourages each other. You’ll meet likeminded women who enjoy the outdoors, want to learn new skills, and love the sense of shared adventure. It’s aimed at novices and we will cover all the essentials in a clear, practical way, including general hill skills (planning a route, kit and equipment, safety and hazards, etc) and basic navigation and map reading, such as understanding OS map symbols, orientating the map using features and compass, grid references, contours and terrain interpretation, and route choice and decision making. Everything will be broken down into easy steps and aims to give you the confidence to find your way on the hills.

After lunch we will head out on the hills for a circular guided hike of around 5 miles/8.5km through Biggin Dale and Wolfscote Dale where you can put everything into practice — pacing, map reading, spotting features, and making decisions on real terrain.

Bring a notepad and pen, lunch and snacks, water bottle and wear suitable clothes for a hike.

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This event is part of YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.