Beyond the Edge Reviews Summary

Course Quality and Content

Pros:

• "The course is indepth provides all the learning you need to confidently lead a group on lowland walks, deal with planning, prep and safety."
• "This course was outstanding - not only did I learn the basics, but the course leader was also able to make me think about other aspects of being out on the hills."
• "An excellent course delivered by Chris who clearly has tons of experience and knowledge."
• "The course was fabulous and Hati is a great teacher, calm and very knowledgable which came across very well and I was understanding the points."
• "Fantastic detail and expertise woven across both days of the course."
• "The course was exceptional. Our instructors, Oli, Claire and Matt were highly knowledgeable, experienced and delivered the course in a friendly, professional manner."
• "The 3 day Hill and Moorland Leader training course was excellent."
• "I learnt a huge amount on my Navigation course and really improved my confidence."

Cons:

• "Wait before you book your hotels. im sure the courses are great if you get on one. but they cancelled our climbing course a few days after booking because they were full."

Instructors' Expertise and Teaching Style

Pros:

• "An excellent course delivered by Chris who clearly has tons of experience and knowledge."
• "Our instructor Hati was amazing and put us all at ease straight away which was brilliant as it can be quite awkward the first day of a course when you don’t know anybody."
• "James was an excellent instructor, explaining and demonstrating everything really clearly, then allowing plenty of time to practice with constructive feedback."
• "Our instructor was Hati who was very knowledgeable and very patient when some of us just wasn’t getting it."
• "James was an excellent instructor, he was so knowledgeable and patient."
• "Alex was a personable, experienced and very pleasant companion for the two days my son and I spent in his company."
• "Our instructors, Chris and Olly, were excellent. Professional, well prepared, knowledgeable and good leaders."
• "Claire created a really friendly and laid back atmosphere which really took the stress away from asking questions."

Cons:

• "No direct cons mentioned regarding instructors' expertise and teaching style, except for the general booking and organizational issues."

Accommodation and Location

Pros:

• "The accommodation was clean and tidy and the food was good."
• "I stayed at The Sir William public house/b&b which was perfect as the course was run from that location so no rushing about worrying about parking etc."
• "Sir William Hotel also gives a useful base to start the day from."

Cons:

• "The view from my room at the Sir William was not too shabby either."
• "Despite the website saying they had availability and allowing the booking to go through. Affordable hotels are few and far between in this area."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Great information and communication beforehand; a warm welcome with friendly instructors and other participants."
• "Absolutely brilliant weekend with Beyond the Edge for Intermediate Navigation / NNAS Silver - couldn't recommend more highly."
• "I would definitely recommend Beyond the Edge."
• "I could not recommend Beyond the Edge more highly and will definitely be coming back!"

Cons:

• "However when I finally got my refund it was £30 short of what I paid, the cheeky buggers."