# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NNAS Bronze Navigator Course – 2-Day Map Reading & Navigation Training (Avebury & Marlborough Downs,
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: Date: Saturday - 10th January 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:00 (both days)
Distance: Approx. 10 km across training routes
Difficulty: 3/10 (beginner friendly)
Cost: £80 per person
Location: Avebury & Marlborough Downs, Wiltshire
Provider: Rockyventures Ltd – Registered NNAS Provider
Course Director: Brian Hall, Experienced Instructor and Approved NNAS Provider

Take your first step into outdoor navigation with the NNAS Bronze Navigator Course – a nationally recognised award designed for beginners and improvers. Over two practical days outdoors, you’ll build the skills and confidence to explore hills, trails, and moorland safely using just a map and compass.

This is hands-on, practical training focused on quality learning rather than speed or endurance.

Who Is This Course For?

Walkers who want to gain navigation confidence

Outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore beyond well-marked paths

Anyone interested in progressing to Silver or Gold NNAS awards

Suitable for ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)

What You’ll Learn

Reading and understanding OS & Harvey maps

Setting the map to ground by eye and compass

Grid references, contours, landmarks and symbols

Measuring distance, pacing and timing

Route planning and hazard awareness

Taking basic compass bearings

Strategies for navigation in varied terrain and conditions

Group and personal safety outdoors

All successful participants will receive an NNAS Bronze e-certificate.

What to Bring

Walking boots or trail shoes

Waterproof jacket & trousers

Warm layers, hat and gloves

Rucksack (30L recommended)

Map & compass (can be provided if required)

Packed lunch, snacks and water

A full kit list will be provided after booking.

Location & Facilities

Start/Finish: Avebury & Marlborough Downs (OS Explorer 157 – Marlborough & Savernake Forest)
Facilities: Toilets available in Avebury (none on training routes)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marlborough/nnas-bronze-navigator-course-2-day-map-reading-and-navigation-training-avebury-and-marlborough-downs/200029161856550
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://guidedoutdooradventures.co.uk/product/nnas-bronze-navigator-course-2-day-map-reading-navigation-training-2/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=marlborough-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Marlborough
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Marlborough Downs
- **lat**: 51.42889
- **long**: -1.7712
- **full address**: Marlborough Downs, Marlborough, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Guided Outdoor Adventures (https://allevents.in/org/guided-outdoor-adventures/24139056)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Marlborough Downs, Marlborough, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Guided Outdoor Adventures
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about NNAS Bronze Navigator Course – 2-Day Map Reading & Navigation Training (Avebury & Marlborough Downs, ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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