Time: 09:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Marlborough Downs, Wiltshire
Group Size: Maximum 6 participants
Cost: £65 per person
Learn to Navigate with Confidence
Ready to explore the outdoors safely and independently?
Join us for a one-day Introduction to Navigation Course in the beautiful Marlborough Downs, and learn the essential map and compass skills to confidently plan and follow your own routes.
This hands-on, practical workshop is ideal for complete beginners or anyone looking to refresh their navigation skills. With small group sizes, you’ll get plenty of personal support and time to practise in a relaxed, outdoor setting.
What You’ll Learn
This practical course covers the key skills needed for safe and enjoyable adventures in the hills, moors, and mountains of the UK, including:
Understanding and using 1:25,000 OS maps
Reading grid references and using Romer scales
Recognising map features and symbols
Setting the map and using a compass
Following linear features (“handrailing”)
Measuring distance, pacing, and timing
Taking basic compass bearings and route planning
Rights of way and access awareness
By the end of the day, you’ll feel confident using a map and compass to explore safely, whether hiking solo, with friends, or on group adventures.
What’s Included
We’ll provide everything you need for the day:
Weatherproof OS maps
Route and pacing cards
Compass (for use on the day)
Expert instruction throughout
Please bring your own lunch, suitable outdoor clothing, waterproofs, and a sense of adventure. A full kit list will be emailed before the course.
Why Join This Course
✔ Perfect for beginners – no experience needed
✔ Supportive small-group learning
✔ Hands-on outdoor practice in real terrain
✔ Build confidence for independent adventures
£65 per person – limited to just 6 spaces for quality instruction.
Book now and take your first step towards confident, independent navigation.
You may also like the following events from Guided Outdoor Adventures:
- This Saturday, 15th November, 09:00 am, NNAS Bronze Navigator Course – 2-Day Map Reading & Navigation Training (Avebury & Marlborough Downs, in Marlborough
- This Sunday, 16th November, 09:30 am, Peak District Abseiling – Afternoon Session in Matlock
- Next Sunday, 23rd November, 10:00 am, 23rd November 2025 – Long Mynd Autumn Challenge Walk in Burton Upon Tren
Also check out other
Workshops in Marlborough,
Trips & Adventurous Activities in Marlborough.
