2 Day Learn to Navigate Training Course

Edale, Derbyshire - £179 per person, max 6 people

2 Day Learn to Navigate Training Course - Peak District

You will spend 2 days in the outdoors learning both basic and more advanced navigation techniques such as grid references, relocation, compass bearings, aiming off, attack points, contour recognition and navigation on more technical, rougher and complex ground. 

This is an ideal continuation for those who have undertaken a beginners course but also suitable for those who have not completed any other training. We will tailor exercises to each individuals ability.

One of the keys aspects in becoming a good navigator is to practise a wide range of navigation techniques and this really requires 2 full days of training, providing the time to practise the skills and learn from your course leader. The course cost does not include accommodation.

Course Content

Map based navigation techniques

General techniques

Compass Based Techniques

Additional dates / private courses (min 2 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.  I'd recommend paying for 10 hours in the main car park (cash only 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 

Terrain

During the training you will be walking both on and off paths. The morning of the first day will start in the valley on a mixture of good tracks and smaller footpaths and also off paths across grassy fields.  We will then spend most of the course on Kinder Scout which will be rough in places and includes a 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, rough grass and deep groughs (ditches). At any time of year there are likely to be wet and muddy sections and the paths becomes rougher and a little rocky in places. For much of the training we will be off path on Kinder where the ground is very uneven with thick vegetation, hidden bumps and holes under the vegetation so care is needed and boots providing good ankle support are strongly recommended.

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