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Upper Limits UK

Provider of Professional Training and Outdoor Adventurous Activities for all

COMPANY PROFILE

After being involved with a similar project in Central London, Alistair Poulain and Steve Collis formed Upper Limits UK Ltd in July 2000 & rebranded in 2020. The company is now dedicated to providing adventurous activities, events and professional training in a unique style that is normally associated with the British Armed Forces for individuals and business alike. Our activitie

s, events and training programmes are designed to motivate, build team spirit and give all those who attend a sense of achievement and well-being. Active Training Solutions, A division of Upper Limits was set up mid 2005 to complement our other activities and provide Professional Training and Courses for people from all walks of life who are keen to develop or learn new skills associated with the leisure industry. Many of our small but professional team of instructors have served with the Army Physical Training Corps, which is directly responsible for the Physical, Adventurous and Recreational Training of the British Army, both in the UK and Overseas. We are totally committed to assisting you in achieving your goals and making your experience with us a memorable one.

02/08/2026

This weekends combined Outdoor First Aid & Emergency First Aid at Work course had a great mix of delivery. With practical scenarios, discussion, video clips. written work and scenarios to not only tap into different learning styles but ensured the course was tailored to meet the needs of individual delegates and their own outdoor activities and disciplines.

This included water based, hill and mountain leaders and specialist search and rescue teams.

To find out more about future courses please call 01454 321153 or visit my website
www.upperlimits.co.uk

This coming week we have a NNAS Bronze / basic Navigation & Map Reading Award taking place followed by a guided Walk that will see us take in the iconic May Hill

22/07/2026

Following the success of previous Family Navigation and Map Reading Courses, we are excited to announce that we will be running 3 such courses in and around Old Sodbury & Dodington (The Cotswolds) in August.

Dates for Nationally Recognised (National Navigation Award Scheme - NNAS) two day courses are:

05th & 06th
11th & 12th
05th & 12th

With one day Pathfinder Navigation Series courses taking place on the 5th & 11th.

Prices start from £48.50 and includes:

Registration & Certification (NNAS Awards)
Tea / Coffee / soft drinks at the start of each day
Use of maps, compass and training aids
Work book and handouts
Opportunity for free continuation training (NNAS Awards)

For more information call 01454 321153 / 07414 495705 or email [email protected]
National Navigation Award Scheme Harvey Maps Hiiker LOWA
The Cotswolds , England

20/07/2026

What a week. Wednesday saw us run a NNAS Tutor Award and this weekend NNAS Gold.

Congratulations to all who attended their respective courses.

This weekend was especially good for us as once again we mixed up our Day 2 Gold and headed over to a part of the Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park we have not used before. We took in Number a small navigational features along with the likes of some prominent cairns, the trig and Chatrits Cave. This area proved perfect for a summer gold.

Good to have Lyn along for some personal Nav Training in an area we have not explored previously.

Here are a few route fly throughs:
NNAS Gold - Day 1 (Carreg Goch)! https://www.relive.com/view/v36A98G42Z6

NNAS Gold - Day 2 (Llangynidr)! https://www.relive.com/view/v26MzgNoYEq

Have a look at events or our website www.upperlimits.co.uk for details of our next Navigation & Map Reading courses.

Harvey Maps National Navigation Award Scheme Hiiker

06/07/2026

Our NNAS Gold award, now only have one place remaining on each course.

For those looking to attend Gold this year, please feel free to get in touch to arrange further dates.

28/06/2026

Two great walks over the weekend both totally different..... one overgrown, the other not. One a coastal route the other on the hills.

Yesterday we did a route out from
Portishead on the and today it was Skirrid on the Beacons Way. For those in the group that had never done the Skirrid before, this was a great achievement.

Our next group walk is at Midford on the 25th July and then the next Whizz is on the 9th Aug on the Malverns. Please PM me if you would like to attend

Detailed info can be found on Mountain Adventures & Training

We now roll into a period of First Aid Training followed by some chill time
In the FoD.

25/06/2026

Looking for an Approved and Regulated Level 3 First Aid Course for yourself, business, or organisation? Upper Limits has the following dates available:

• 04th & 05th July - Old Sodbury, (Bristol)
• 01st & 02nd Aug - Old Sodbury, (Bristol)
• 29th & 30th Aug - Old Sodbury, (Bristol)
• 19th & 20th Sept - Old Sodbury, (Bristol)

Courses taking place include:

• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Paediatric First Aid
• Outdoor First Aid (16hr)
• Emergency Outdoor First Aid (8hr)
• Forestry First Aid (F+ / Life Threatening Bleeding Control)

It may be possible to combine more than one course - Additional certification fees may apply.

Courses are fully accredited, meet the requirements of the majority of NGB’s and are Ideal for individuals and professionals alike. Costs from start from £72.50 for 1-day Courses with discounted group rates available (POA).
Cost includes:

• Delegate resource pack
• Appropriate First Aid Handbook
• Quick Reference Guide & Handouts
• Refreshments
• Certification

Please call 07414 495705 / 01454 321153 or e-mail: [email protected] for more information, to book or if you require a course at your own venue.

All other courses and dates including 2026 can be found at: www.upperlimits.co.uk

10/06/2026

The team are just back from 5 days training in the Lake District, taking in some Wainwrights & Birketts whilst conducting some personal navigation training too.

Our base was at Castlerigg Farm Campsite just outside Keswick which is a great place to stay, especially with all its facilities and being so close to the town and many walking routes too.

We had planned to complete 5 varied routes, high and low level taking in ridges, Grade 1 Scrambles and Explorer routes too however, with the poor conditions and gusting winds we only managed 3 of these.

Nevertheless we managed to take in:
6 Wainwrights:
Red Pike 755m, High style 807m, High Crag 744m, High Seat 608m, Bleaberry Fell 590m & Walla Crag 379m

Along with 3 other Birketts too:
Dodd 641m, Seat 561m & Dodd 502m

The others will be there for another trip!

We managed to squeeze in a short explorer day around Rydal on the journey back south which could have easily been extended or used as a wet weather day as there was so much to do. We took in a short section of the , Rydal Hall, lake and caves.

We had time for a quick beer at Badgers Bar, before the final leg of our journey.

There is so much still much to do in the area and so much we, as a team still want to complete... and not just in the lakes!

I personally now head into 5 days of back course delivery then planning and admin for future trips.

Details of all our routes can be found on Mountain Adventures & Training with route fly throughs and maps provided.

Keswick, Cumbria Harvey Maps Hiiker Mac in a Sac Páramo Directional Clothing Lowe Alpine LOWA

31/05/2026

Want to find out more about the National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS)?

The following 2026 Courses are not only aimed at those looking to improve their navigation and map reading skills but also as a self-check for outdoor enthusiasts & professionals looking to go on to Mountain Training leading qualifications or becoming a navigation & map reading tutor as well and counting towards CPD.

Up and coming courses are as follows:

· NNAS Tutor Award - 15th July (Old Sodbury, The Cotswolds).
· NNAS Gold Award (Advanced) - 18th & 19th July (Glyntawe, Brecon Beacons).
· NNAS Bronze Award (Beginner) - 05th & 06th Aug (Old Sodbury, The Cotswolds)
· NNAS Bronze Award (Beginner) - 05th & 12th Aug (Old Sodbury, The Cotswolds).
· NNAS Bronze Award (Beginner) - 11th & 12th Aug (Old Sodbury, The Cotswolds).
· NNAS Silver Award (Intermediate) - 26th & 27th Sept (The Mendips, Somerset)
· NNAS Tutor Award - 09th Oct (Old Sodbury, The Cotswolds).
· NNAS Gold Award (Advanced) - 17th & 18th Oct (Glyntawe, Brecon Beacons).

Courses cost includes:
· NNAS Registration Fee
· Tea / Coffee at the start of the day
· Workbook and handouts (depending on course)
· Certification

Maps and all training aids will be available for use on the day. Please contact me if accommodation is required as we have preferential rates with many hosts & sites.

Please call 07414 495705 / 01454 321153 or e-mail: [email protected] for more information or to book.

All other courses and dates for 2026 can be found at: www.upperlimits.co.uk
Harvey Maps Hiiker National Navigation Award Scheme Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park Brecon Beacons NT/YG Bannau Brycheiniog

25/05/2026

After a week of course delivery, it's been great to be back outside soaking up the sunshine whilst training in Mid Wales.

We based ourselves in Ponterwyd with a loose plan to complete some hill days and hit the coast too.

Given the weather, Friday we did a tough cross country route to take in Drygarn Fawr 645m.

Saturday we completed two short coastal routes. The first a figure of 8 loop around Ynyslas followed by a linear from Aberdyfi to Tywyn with a return by train (a really good option on this type of route).

Sunday was another hill day to take in the Crugyn Ci trig at 533m from the Penygarreg Reservoir. We didn't see a soul!
Probably as these peaks are some of the most remote in the Cambrian Mountain Range.

Today it was a short explorer day at Gilfach Nature reserve followed by a visit to the Red Kite Feed Station in Rhayader and dinner in Abergavenny to break up the return trip across the boarder.

Detailed route information can be found on Mountain Adventures & Training.

We now have 10 days of course delivery and admin before heading to The Lakes to tick off a few more Wainwrights and more training prior to heading back out to the in September.

Upper Limits UK use the Hiiker mapping app in support of map & Compass, Harvey Maps where possible, LOWA hiking boots and shoes along with Mac in a Sac & Páramo Directional Clothing.

10/05/2026

Who was in the Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park this weekend?

We headed over for two great new routes for us and the walking group.

Saturday saw us take in a great route up onto Crug Mawr (i would change our route off if done again) and today, it was Tor y Foel.

This weekend has been extremely memorable and probably one of the best weekends I have had in the park. You don't need to go high or take in well know peaks to enjoy fantastic routes in the area so head over to Mountain Adventures & Training for detailed route information especially if your looking at gaining the Hill and Moorland Leader Qualification with Mountain Training.

The Walking group head to Portishead next for a coastal walk (for a change).

Hiiker Páramo Directional Clothing Mac in a Sac Harvey Maps LOWA Lowe Alpine

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Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

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