Linda Moran
Welcome to my online business card.A bit about me
I'm a qualified summer Mountain Leader with a wide range of hill and mountain walking experience in the UK and internationally. I live in Sheffield, have the Peak District on my doorstep and regularly visit Snowdonia and the Lakes.I freelance for a number of outdoor organisations and I lead walks for The Ramblers. My Mountain Training Association (MTA) profile can be found here and I can also email a more comprehensive CV on request.My outdoor qualifications
Certifications
Mountain Leader (MLS) – gained August 2020
Outdoor First Aid (16-hours) – valid until March 2027
Liability insurance held - Marsh Sport
Enhanced DBS (update service) - Current
Safeguarding in Education Level 1 - valid until Dec 2026
NNAS Course Director (Bronze, Silver & Gold) - gained 2021
Accredited DofE Expedition Assessor - valid until July 2031
Eryri Gold Ambassador – 2021-2026
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Full UK driving licenceMemberships
Mountain Training Association (MTA)
British Mountaineering Council (BMC)
Chamois Mountaineering Club
The Rucksack Club
The Ramblers
John Muir TrustMy indoor qualifications
Sheffield Hallam University:
PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education & Training (with Teaching English as a Second or Other Language specialism)
University of Sheffield:
BA (Hons) in English Language and LiteratureOther things
If you're a fan of BBC Radio 4's Ramblings, you might like this episode when I took Clare Balding on a walk with two of my friends around the Malham Cove area.And if you're into plants and flowers, you might like to join my annual 'spring flower hunt' which is part of the Staffordshire Moorlands Walking Festival.How to get in touch
If you'd like to learn how to navigate using a map and a compass, or you'd like to organise a guided walk, please click on the company links below or email me using the email button. It'd be great to hear from you.
