Introduction to Mountain Navigation Course (1 day)
This one-day introductory course is designed to build your confidence in outdoor navigation training using essential map and compass skills. The day consists of an interactive morning session in the classroom, followed by the opportunity to practice your new skills on the hills in the afternoon. The course covers:
- Choice of maps
- Map symbols and features
- Taking a grid reference
- Setting a map
- Taking and walking on compass bearings
- Route planning and timing
- Navigational strategies
- Blending map & compass use with modern technologies
All navigation courses are based at Coniston Institute, Yewdale Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 4DU.