Had a very enjoyable experience on a Hill Skills course with Matt. Learnt so much in 2 days! With very patient guiding and fantastic knowledge, Matt taught us map reading and navigation skills in different scenarios along our route. Really enjoyed the course! Would highly recommend! UPDATED I now just completed the Lowland Leader training course with Matt, who was absolutely brilliant at handling a group of learners at different stages and with varied outlooks and goals. He demonstrated how to handle various situations in a group, and was so good at handling different scenarios himself. He is calm, knowledgeable, and has fantastic group control. Would highly recommend Matt as someone you can learn from 👌🏼

I recently completed my Lowland Leader training and assessment with Matt Telling from Venture Elements, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. Matt was absolutely outstanding—his depth of knowledge, practical experience, and passion for the outdoors were evident from the moment we started. What really set Matt apart was his way of explaining things. He breaks down complex skills and concepts in a way that’s clear, relatable, and easy to apply in the real world. Whether it was navigation, group management, or safety procedures, Matt made everything click. His supportive and encouraging style created a really positive learning environment, and I walked away not only feeling confident in my abilities, but genuinely inspired to lead others in the outdoors. If you’re considering Lowland Leader training or any outdoor qualifications, do yourself a favor and go with Venture Elements—you’ll be in expert hands with Matt.

I completed the Lowland Leader training and assessment with Venture Elements. Matt was a great instructor who was very supportive and able to impart his knowledge in a thorough and clear way. He was approachable and clearly had a heart for wanting to give his trainees/candidates the best possible experience and outcome. I would recommend Venture Elements to anyone wanting to build confidence and skill in outdoor pursuits. Thanks again Matt – I am already thinking about signing up to the HML course and assessment with you.