1 Day Beginners Navigation Training Course

Edale, Derbyshire - £95 per person, max 6 people

Beginners Navigation Training Course - Peak District

The beginners navigation training course is ideal for complete beginners and those wanting to refresh their existing skills. 
You will learn the basics necessary to navigate on paths with a map and compass, enabling you to have the confidence to start exploring the great outdoors.
The course will provide you with the time to practise your new skills and the time will be spent in the outdoors with a map and compass around Edale in Derbyshire. Initially the course starts in the valley on easy terrain and will then usually progress onto rougher and slightly more complex moorland.
Our maximum group size is currently 6. You can also book your own bespoke course on any date I'm available if you prefer, just ask.

Course Content

Terrain

During the training you will be walking both on and off paths. The morning is likely to take place in the valley on a mixture of good tracks and smaller footpaths and also off paths across grassy fields. In the afternoon we will most likely head up towards Kinder Scout which can be rough in places and includes 1 fairly long hill. The hill up to Kinder is a steady climb of about 400m (1300ft). On Kinder the terrain is open moorland with heather and rough grass. At any time of year there are likely to be some muddy sections and the path becomes rougher and a little rocky in places. When we leave the paths on Kinder the ground is very uneven with potential for hidden bumps and holes under the vegetation.

Additional dates / private courses for 2 or more people available on request

4% booking fee (capped at £5) +VAT will be applied.

Course Location & Times

Start 09:00 Edale, Derbyshire 

Meet at main car park in Edale at 08:45 ready for a 9am start.  (cash only car park machine)

There is a good train service from Manchester/Sheffield.  If you plan to catch the train please let me know. 

We aim to finish around 15:00 - 16:00 

Recommended Equipment & Clothing

The day will be largely practical, walking in both the lower valleys and up towards Kinder Scout. We will be going off paths in rough or sometimes muddy terrain so walking boots with good ankle support are recommended. You will be standing around whilst practising skills in whatever weather we have on the day and so will need to dress warmer than for a usual walk. Below is a recommended list:

Any questions please email  info@myguidedwalks.co.uk or call me on 07928677626