Advanced Navigation

Advanced Navigation Course Master the skills needed to navigate confidently in poor visibility and at night with our Advanced Navigation course. Designed for those with prior navigation experience, this course focuses on precision techniques to keep you on track in challenging conditions, whether you're navigating in dense mist, heavy rain, or complete darkness.

You'll learn how to:
✔ Navigate accurately using contours and subtle terrain features
✔ Use advanced compass techniques for precise bearings and pacing
✔ Apply relocation strategies when visibility is minimal
✔ Navigate efficiently in darkness with and without artificial light
✔ Build confidence in challenging, featureless terrain

Led by experienced instructors, this course is ideal for hillwalkers, mountaineers, and aspiring mountain leaders looking to enhance their navigation skills for real-world conditions

Distance- ~10km
Elevation- ~500m
Challenge- Beginner

You may also like the following events from Braw Mountain Company:

• This month, 28th February, 09:30 am, Beginner Navigation in West Calder
• Next month, 1st March, 09:30 am, Intermediate Navigation course in Penicuik
• This May, 9th May, 09:00 am, Ben Lawers 7 in Comrie

Also check out other Workshops in Penicuik, Contests in Penicuik.