HILL WALKING - FUNDAMENTALS OF NAVIGATION
Walking in the mountain environment or through open country is simply magical. However, for many the map, compass and other navigational aides are a complete mystery. Whether you are a complete novice or an aspiring navigator then time invested with our experienced instructors will help you unravel this mystery and become proficient in the art of navigation.
No matter what your objective we will:- Provide you with a enjoyable learning experience;
- Structure the day to your requirements; and
- Make sure you leave smiling.
Venues
For these courses we use venues in North Wales (Llangollen & Bala) and our own local Shropshire Hills.Typical Programme (for 1 day course)
- Introductions & activity briefing
- Maps - What the symbols, lines and numbers mean
- Compass - How it works and how to use it
- Skills for the hill - Staying on course and what to do if things go
wrong - GPS - Friend or foe you decide
- Emergency Skills - What to do if it all goes completely wrong
- Environment - Snippets of information depending on what we see
- Feedback & review
Equipment
You will need to provide your own personal walking kit but we will supply all safety equipment and maps and compass if required. A suggested kit list can be obtained from our 'downloads page'.Dates
The following courses are scheduled for this year:- 10 April
- 12 June
- 11 September
- 13 November
Tariff
Our open courses cost £70 per person to join or you can arrange your own course at dates to suit you, in which our Private Guiding tariff will apply. For more information on our tariffs or to make a booking click here Booking.