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Bespoke Lake District Mountain Guide, Tailored to You
Hire a private mountain guide in the Lake District and the whole day is built around you: the route, the pace and what you want to learn. Tick off a classic ridge like Striding Edge or Sharp Edge, climb your first multi-pitch route, or build the skills to head out on your own.
Every day is led by Jack Oliver, a qualified Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (MCI) and member of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team. Days run across the Lake District and North Wales, with the venue chosen to suit your objective and the conditions on the day.
Not sure what to book? Browse guided scrambling, rock climbing courses or navigation and mountain skills, or send an enquiry and we’ll suggest the right day.
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- Private Mountain Guiding
- Lake District | North Wales
- £250 per day
- From 1:2 or Small Groups
- 1 Day +
Suitable for
Private guiding is suitable for:
- Complete Beginners
- Hill Walkers
- Scramblers
- Climbers
- Families
- Couples
- Small Groups
- Individuals Preparing For Alpine Objectives
Why Choose Private Guiding?
A private day is completely focused on you. There’s no fixed course plan, so the time goes on the skills, routes and objectives that matter most to you, at a pace that suits you.
It’s the best option if you have a specific route in mind, want to build confidence in a supportive setting, or want a memorable day in the fells with a partner, friend or small group.
What A Private Day Can Include
Rock Climbing Coaching: Work on movement, rope systems, protection placement, belay technique and overall climbing confidence on real rock.
Mountaineering & Mountain Routes: Tackle classic mountain routes, ridges and summits with the support of an experienced guide.
Scrambling & Exposed Terrain: Build confidence on graded scrambles, exposed ridges and mountain terrain with clear guidance throughout the day.
Skills Development: Focus on navigation, mountain judgement, route choice, decision-making and movement over technical ground.
Bespoke Objectives: Bring your own goal, and we will build the day around it wherever possible.
Guided Hill Walks: Let me take the hassle out of a guided walking day and give you an amazing experience in the fells.
Lake District mountain guiding
Why Choose North West Mountain Guides?
You’re out with the person who plans the day: Jack, an MCI who lives and works in the Lake District and is a full member of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team. That means sound judgement in changeable mountain weather, clear coaching and local knowledge of the crags, ridges and quieter routes.
- Qualified Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor (MCI)
- Member of Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team
- 1:1, couples and small groups
- Days built around your objective
Guided Scrambling
Perfect for walkers ready for more adventurous ground. Start with Grade 1 scrambles or step up to Grade 2 and 3 scrambles. Popular objectives include:
- Sharp Edge
- Jack's Rake
- Striding Edge
- Pinnacle Ridge
- Tryfan North Ridge
- Crib Goch
Rock Climbing & Mountain Routes
Develop your climbing or enjoy a classic day on the rock, from first outdoor climbs to longer mountain routes. For structured coaching, see Learn to Lead and multi-pitch skills. Popular objectives include:
- Multi-pitch climbing
- Traditional climbing
- Learn to Lead coaching
- Mountain crags
- Classic Lake District routes
Mountain Walking & Navigation
For hill walkers who want more confidence and independence in the hills. A private day can cover anything from our navigation and mountain skills courses, including:
- Navigation Training
- Mountain Skills Coaching
- Long Mountain Routes
- Confidence Building In Mountain Terrain
