Upper Limits UK

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.

Congratulations to all those who successfully achieved the NNAS Tutor Award (Friday) and NNAS Silver Award that took pl...
27/04/2026

Congratulations to all those who successfully achieved the NNAS Tutor Award (Friday) and NNAS Silver Award that took place on the Mendips over the weekend.

Check out the "Events" tab above or visit our Website www.upperlimits.co.uk for all other courses.

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Want to find out more about the National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS)? The following 2026 Courses are not only aimed a...
21/04/2026

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 - 24th April 2026 (Old Sodbury, The Cotswolds).
• NNAS Silver Award (Intermediate) - 25th & 26th April 2026 (The Mendips). 1 Place remaining
• Pathfinder Navigation series - Introduction to Navigation & Map Reading / NNAS Straight to Silver - 16th May 2026 (Old Sodbury, The Cotswolds).
• NNAS Tutor Award - 31st May 2026 (The Mendips).
• NNAS Silver Award - 04th & 5th July (Old Sodbury, The Cotswolds).
• NNAS Tutor Award -15th July 2026 (Old Sodbury, The Cotswolds).
• NNAS Gold Award - 18th & 19th July 2026 (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: navigation@upperlimits.co.uk for more information or to book.
All other courses and dates for 2026 can be found at: www.upperlimits.co.uk
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A huge congratulations to Lynda Hole (A NNAS Tutor with us) who has just completed and bagged every peak (named and unna...
18/04/2026

A huge congratulations to Lynda Hole (A NNAS Tutor with us) who has just completed and bagged every peak (named and unnamed) & ring contour in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

Lyn started her journey with us just under 5 years again having never climbed a mountain previously. Her list of achievements is massive and spreads across Dartmoor, Exmoor, The Quantocks, The Mendips, The Malverns, The Cambrians, Snowdonia and The Lake District not to mention most of the Counties across the South West were she has completed their highest peaks and many more. The list is crazy! 🤪

For those looking to take on this challenge the head over to Mountain Adventures & Training were all the peaks and grid references for the ring contours can be found. Today's route fly through and route details can also be found there.

Lyn is a huge inspiration to all and an ambassador for Upper Limits.
Why not jump onto one of our navigation & map reading courses or guided walks and chat with Lyn about her experiences.

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Well, the forecast for yesterday was just about spot on - four seasons in a day. Started this route from Glyntawe, takin...
12/04/2026

Well, the forecast for yesterday was just about spot on - four seasons in a day.

Started this route from Glyntawe, taking in the steep climb up to Fan Hir, then Fan Brycheiniog, dropping to Llyn y Fan Fawr and off via the Beacons Way.

The full route, fly through and map can be found on Mountain Adventures & Training.

After delivering other courses this week, we head back to the park next weekend for Lynda to tick off her final 600m plus ring contour. This will mean she has completed every peak (named or otherwise) & ring contour over 600m in the whole of the park.

In May the Walking group will take in Crug Mawr and another route on Tor y Foel overlooking the Talybont reservoir.

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Sorry LOWA, needed something bright in my Randirs that needed new laces! Still a fantastic boot and now good to go again...
09/04/2026

Sorry LOWA, needed something bright in my Randirs that needed new laces! Still a fantastic boot and now good to go again this coming weekend on the Beacons.

My Maddox Pro will again be my go to Approach shoe as in approaching the Brecon Beacons from just over the bridge on the drive on Saturday.

Upper Limits UK recommend being fitted by the experts at LOWA and swear by their walking boots & trail shoes. All our team use LOWA 💪💪🤟👍🏻👍🏻

This coming Saturday, the Upper Limits Walking Group head over to the Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons -  National Pa...
09/04/2026

This coming Saturday, the Upper Limits Walking Group head over to the Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park for a loop of approximately 10 miles / 15km taking in Fan Hir, Fan Brycheiniog and Llyn y Fan Fawr.

We have a few bookable places available via our website www.upperlimits.co.uk.

Our members benefit from walks across Wales and the South West.
We also run navigation courses locally and offer a full range of first aid courses at very competitive prices to individuals and businesses alike.

For more info email hello@upperlimits.co.uk or call 01454 321153

Something different today. Headed up to Westonbirt Arboretum to check out the fixed Orienteering route with LynnieWe did...
03/04/2026

Something different today. Headed up to Westonbirt Arboretum to check out the fixed Orienteering route with Lynnie

We didn't do this as if running it,
but simply wanted a bimble around it as a walk with the dogs (so don't be critical about the route), if anything we did twice the milage as compared to running it competitively!

After heading out from the visitor centre, initially we didn't even set out to complete the course. But decided to jump on it after the temp cafe area, hence our start point was checkpoint 14 which is labelled / incorrectly.... a good start lol!

Regardless of the new paths, it was nice to get out in a familiar area but do something different, on a different map with a different scale.

Here is our long fly through: Westonbirt Orienteering Route! https://www.relive.com/view/vYvrzeYrRxv

Thanks to the team at The New Inn At Mayshill for lunch. 🙏👍🏻

Hi all  fans, I have needed to move around a few events  and to that end have updated the list of Hill & Mountain walks....
01/04/2026

Hi all fans, I have needed to move around a few events and to that end have updated the list of Hill & Mountain walks. We are now on Version 3! The full list of events has also been updated and available on Mountain Adventures & Training.

This means that the Midford Loop has been swapped around with Fan Hir. Further to this the last walk & whizz of the year have been pushed back a week.

There may be one further event change, swapping out Gwryne Fawr for Crug Mawr near Crickhowell (date will remain the same).

We have added some additional National Navigation Award Scheme awards and 1 day courses.

If you are looking for a new challenge, why not head to the Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons -  National Park to take...
23/03/2026

If you are looking for a new challenge, why not head to the Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - National Park to take in every named peak and ring contour over 600m in the park of which there are 68 to bag! if you would like to extend the challenge, you can add a further 13 prominent peaks and trig points over 400m giving a total of 81. The full list can be found at Mountain Adventures & Training

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We would like to congratulate all those attending various Navigation & Map Reading Courses with us over the weekend on t...
23/03/2026

We would like to congratulate all those attending various Navigation & Map Reading Courses with us over the weekend on the skills developed and demonstrated across all levels to achieve the awards and outcomes required.

All future courses can be found at: www.upperlimts.co.uk

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Thanks to the Cross Hands Hotel for hosting us once again and providing accommodation for some of those who attended

Navigation & Map ReadingWant to find out more about the National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS)? The following 2026 Cour...
13/03/2026

Navigation & Map Reading

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, CPD and professionals looking to go on to leading other nationally recognised qualifications or become a NNAS Tutor in their area.
Up and coming courses are as follows:

· NNAS Bronze (Basic Navigation & Map Reading) - 21st & 22nd Mar 2026 (Old Sodbury).
· NNAS Night Owl (Navigation Workshop) – 21st Mar 2026 (Old Sodbury). Edge of the Cotswolds).
· Pathfinder Navigation series - Introduction to Navigation & Map Reading / Straight to Silver – 22nd Mar 2026 (Old Sodbury).
· NNAS Tutor Award - 24th April 2026 (Old Sodbury).
· NNAS Silver Award (Intermediate) - 25th & 26th April 2026 (The Mendips).
· Pathfinder Navigation series - Intermediate Navigation & Map Reading – 25th April 2026 (The Mendips).
· Pathfinder Navigation series - Introduction to Navigation & Map Reading / NNAS Straight to Silver – 16th May 2026 (Old Sodbury).

Courses start from £48.50 and include:

· Tea / Coffee at the start of the day
· Workbook and handouts (depending on course)
· Training & Training Aids

Maps and all training aids will be available for use on the day
Please call 07414 495705 / 01454 321153 or e-mail: navigation@upperlimits.co.uk for more information or to book.
All other courses and dates for 2026 can be found at: www.upperlimits.co.uk

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The Upper Limits Team are Just back from a weekend over in the Brecon Beacons for planning and worthwhile CPD (T & D).Sa...
01/03/2026

The Upper Limits Team are Just back from a weekend over in the Brecon Beacons for planning and worthwhile CPD (T & D).

Saturday morning was spent under the South side of Pen y Fan (Gwaun Taf). Even though we could see lots of walkers up on Graig Fan Ddu, it was hard to believe that we were actually above the SF Trig at 642m practicing our skills.

We moved round to Y Gryn, West of Pen y Fan in the afternoon again avoiding the crowds, to do some work in a different area of the Beacons.

Today after coffee, it was great to spend the day on further development of our "Pathfinder Series" Navigation & Map Reading Achievement Awards.

To that end, we are excited to announce that following the success of our 1 day introduction to Navigation courses, we will be rolling out two additional "certificate of achievement awards" from May 2026. With Night Navigation Workshops & a Contour Masterclass either incorporated or available as stand alone bolt-on modules.

There is just a little more work to do before the revamped Intro (Level 1) is rolled out on the 16th May (Old Sodbury) followed by the Intermediate (Level 2) on the 30th May (Mendips).

Further to those dates, the next Level 2 - Intermediate will take place on the 18th July with a Level 3 - Advanced course taking place on the 19th. Both courses taking place in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

We would welcome the opportunity to work with minority groups or those with disability issues to develop further courses that would meet their needs in an outdoor environment.

Some new hash tags to look out for:







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Chipping Sodbury

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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