If you`ve done some hillwalking but don't feel confident navigating or you haven't navigated at all, this two day beginners navigation course in Snowdonia, North Wales, will give you plenty of practice and a great start.

We assume you have no prior navigation knowledge and so start with the basics.

You'll spend two days in the hills learning and practising a variety of navigation skills, including; reading the map, map orientation and interpretation, compass use, navigation techniques, following a bearing, navigation strategies and more.

This will give you the knowledge and confidence to navigate your own walks into the hills. The course is run in a relaxed style to maximise your learning and enjoyment and you'll have plenty of opportunity to practice over the 2 days.

Click here for course photos

Course Outline

• Maps, different types, scales and symbols
• Grid References, how we give them and how they are used
• Taking and following compass bearings
• Reading the map
• Relating the ground around you to the map
• Using a variety of techniques and strategies to get from A to B
• What to do when you get lost
• Doing lots of navigating!

Course Price

£110 per person for the course only

From £170 per person including 2 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, based on 2 people sharing, also available with single supplement from £195 per person

From £165 per person including 2 nights accommodation on a self catering basis, based on 2 people sharing

This includes all instruction, assessment and guiding by a qualified mountain leader and first aider and the course operates on a maximum ratio of 6 clients to 1 instructor , to ensure appropriate focus for each client

Client Testimonials

"Thoroughly enjoyed the week-end, learnt loads" Annie

"Thoroughly enjoyed the course and learnt alot. I hope to return for an improvers course" Bridget

"An excellent course giving me all the things I needed. Will return for advanced course soon. Thank you" Andrew

"Fantastic! Had a really good time and learned an awful lot! Can't wait to get out there and practice...may see us next year for the advanced Course" Rachel

"Really good course....." Lisa

"Really enjoyed the course...has increased my confidence in terms of navigation significantly" John

"Very good course. The teaching was just at the right level. Came away feeling confident and more knowledgeable" Sam

"A really good 2 days which taught me alot..............Excellent course - thanks" David

"Really enjoyed it - first day weather was really bad but helped show why navigation skills important when the weather changes..." Gary,

"Great" Sarah

"Really enjoyable course teaching transferable skills that can be built upon" Barbara

"Very pleased with what I have learnt and feel much more confident with my skills. Would recommend the course to anyone.Brilliant." Jason

"Superb course.........enjoyed it immensely", Jacq

"Excellent" David

"...the course was very worthwhile. I have certainly learnt alot." Colin

 

Previous Experience/Fitness Required

No prior navigation knowledge or experience is required, but mountain walking experience is desirable.

 

Available Dates 2012

If the course date is still listed, it means we have places available on that course.

February 11-12, 25-26 March 10-11, 24-25

April 21-22, May 12-13

June 9-10, July 14-15

August 18-19

September 8-9, 22-23

October 20-21,