This is a mountain navigation course that can run with up to 4 people per instructor.
This 2 day navigation course is designed to take participants' navigation skills to the next level. It focuses on developing strategies and practical application, ensuring that participants leave with the confidence and proficiency to navigate in challenging outdoor environments. This course is designed for walkers looking to gain navigation experience, for those wanting a comprehensive course to hone their skills and improve their overall understanding towards safe mountain travel.
We will meet for day 1 in Langdale and use this area around the Langdal Pikes. Day 2 is often run from Grasmere and uses Easdale tarn and offers a mountain journey on each day.
This area has some good pathless and often boggy terrain, which can be 'featureless' and requires good contour interpretation and solid skills with pacing and timing on each leg.
COURSE OUTLINE
Building on basics
Refreshing map types, choices and maps appropriate to terrain travelled
Map Reading Skills
Understanding contour lines and terrain features in greater detail.
Distance Estimation and Pacing
Developing more accurate measuring skills.
Pacing techniques for varying terrains.
Fine-Tuning Compass Techniques
Compass use for precise navigation.
Following accurate bearings.
Terrain Association and Feature Identification
Enhancing skills in relating map features to actual terrain.
Identifying micro-features and subtle terrain changes.
Practical Navigation Exercises
Participants practice their improved navigation skills in outdoor scenarios.
Emphasis on using maps, compasses, and terrain association techniques.
SKILLS COVERED:
Measure distances
Timing
Pacing
Aiming off
Attack points
Intricate contours & ground interpretation
The compass and its features
Compass bearings & accurately following bearings across open ground
Navigate away from marked paths
Relocation tactics
Level: Beginner, Intermediate
No experience is necessary
This course is for anyone looking to build confidence, we will teach you the basics and each day will be at run at a friendly pace
We are here to build confidence towards your own adventures
You will need to wear suitable outdoor clothing (warm and waterproof where possible) and suitable mountain footwear (boots)
A good rucksack to carry everything you need for each day is advisable
Lunch, snacks and water for a full day
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Book Online - 2 Day Navigation Course
If the course date is less than 30 days away, please use this ticket and pay in full.
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£155.00 | |
Book with 50% deposit
This ticket allows you to pay a deposit to secure your place on the course. We will be in touch when the full amount is due. The full amount will be due no later than 30 days before the course commences.
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£77.50 |
National Trust - Sticklebarn and The Langdales
B5343
Great Langdale
Ambleside
LA22 9JU
Please meet your instructor at this location
Sam drives a Grey Skoda Estate: MH68 TFA
Please come over to the vehicle and say hello; we will do briefings and course introductions in the cafe
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