4 Miles - booking essential, T&Cs apply
Building on the learning from the Beginners course (map reading), a classroom presentation is followed by practice on a short walk around Edale. The course covers navigating using a map and compass. The features of the compass will be explained and the use and completion of route cards will be covered using 6-figure grid references; the different North points; map symbols; taking a bearing; walking on a bearing, pacing and timing using Naismith's Rule.
Event Terrain: Short sections along the road but mainly on good, well-drained footpaths across fields but one section over rough terrain and one ascent over rough terrain.
Event Grade: Moderate - moderate walks on ground with sometimes rough and uneven terrain and gradients.
Extra items: OS Explorer map (1:25,000) OL1 The Peak District Dark Peak Area, Silva Expedition compass, or similar. Pen or pencil.
Meeting Point: Moorland Centre, Edale.
Grid Reference: SK124 856
Post Code: S33 7ZA
What3Words: youngest.hammocks.toasters
Parking: Parking is very difficult in Edale at busy times. No parking is available at the Moorland Centre. There is a P+D (cash) car park near Edale Station. From the car park, walk under the rail bridge for 200 yards towards Edale Village. A number of nearby farmers are offering overspill parking in their fields. There are toilets at the P&D car park; none at Moorland Centre.
Near A Bus Route: Yes. High Peak bus 62 connects Edale to Castleton, Hope and Buxton.
Near A Rail Station: Yes. Edale Rail Station lies on the Manchester-Sheffield rail line. From the station, turn left and walk for 200 yards towards Edale Village to the Moorland Centre.
No dogs allowed on this particular event.
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