2 day Navigation
No Previous Experience Required:
Map reading is a skill that often gets forgotten about with more people are relying their modern tech for navigation. What happens if the modern gadgets fail to work, get lost or stolen? With our map reading and navigation course you will learn the basics of learning to use a map and compass and give you the confidence of finding your way when needed.
Plan a route and off we go testing your new found skills on the wild Welsh hills.
No Previous Experience Required:
Map reading is a skill that often gets forgotten about with more people are relying their modern tech for navigation. What happens if the modern gadgets fail to work, get lost or stolen? With our map reading and navigation course you will learn the basics of learning to use a map and compass and give you the confidence of finding your way when needed.
Plan a route and off we go testing your new found skills on the wild Welsh hills.
No Previous Experience Required:
Map reading is a skill that often gets forgotten about with more people are relying their modern tech for navigation. What happens if the modern gadgets fail to work, get lost or stolen? With our map reading and navigation course you will learn the basics of learning to use a map and compass and give you the confidence of finding your way when needed.
Plan a route and off we go testing your new found skills on the wild Welsh hills.
Course details
Map reading basics.
Key symbols and map information.
Use of contours to show relief of land.
Orienting & Setting the map.
Use of a compasses.
Attack points.
Aiming off.
walking on Bearings.
Route planning
Following a route
Finding trig points
Testing skills on the hills
What to expect
Introduction and theory with practical lessons.
Practical testing of skills.
Walking using a map and route planning.
Be prepared to walk in all weather.
What will you need to bring
Waterproof Jacket & Trousers.
Suitable Footwear.
Note pad and pen/pencil.
Drinking Cup/Mug and a Water Bottle.
Head torch
Packed lunch and snacks
Lunch provided on day 2
Personal first aid kit.
