Introduction to Navigation.

This course is intended to give you the skills to safely navigate in UK mountainous terrain using tradition map and compass techniques. With the rise of technology and mapping apps making the outdoors accessible for more people than ever we have unfortunatley also seen a rise is people becoming lost when these fail. By attending this course you will equip yourself with the traditional navigation tools, techniques and knowledge required to stay safe in various weather conditions that may be encountered in the UK uplands.

Primarily focusing on navigation, a basic course overview is set out below:

Navigation:

• An introduction to map and scales, and choosing the right map for the route planned.

• Orienting the map using the landscape around you, and a compass needle.

• Measuring distances on the map and timing techniques to calculate distances over varying terrain.