Introduction to Navigation Course

Overview:

Our one-day Introduction to Navigation Course covers essential basics.  Ideal for total beginners - or those who have forgotten what they know and need some revision.  You will learn how to ‘map read’; to read a 1:25,000 Ordnance Survey map to extract the important information you need to enjoy your day out.  Then we put it into practice and 'Navigate' by using the map to confidently find your way, and how to get back on to your route if you miss a turning.  Answering questions such as ......How far, how long will it take, what will I see along the way, where's a nice spot for lunch, where can I escape to if the weather gets bad or someones becomes ill or too tired…..

Timings are generally a 09:00AM meeting and briefing.  Then a circular day walk of around 6-15km (depending on group ability and aims ) with a finish at 4.00PM.

Who is the Course For:

This one day Introduction to Navigation course is for complete beginners or those who need to refresh/remind themselves what they know, and what they've forgotten. Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/carer.  

What's Involved:

Map reading and navigation is good fun.  What’s more, it is also the first skill to become familiar with if you want to enjoy walks in the hills and moors of the UK, or indeed on trails all over the world.  These beginners’ navigation courses are for people who have never navigated before, or have just followed along in large groups, but who now want to take more control for themselves.  As well as enjoying a pleasant day’s walking, you will be shown all the main skills for map reading in the countryside on fairly well marked tracks and paths.  We will also introduce you to the basic use of a compass.

• Navigate using a 1:25,000 OS map and Compass (provided).

• Use 6 figure grid references.

• Orientate the map using handrails or compass.

• Plan a strategy for your route - 6Ds.

• Navigate simple routes along paths and tracks.

Instructor to client ratio:

The ratio for these courses is 1:6.

Full details, locations and timings will be sent once your booking is confirmed.