On this two-day course, you will consolidate what you’ve learned on the Beginner’s course and take your skills to the next level. This course will take place on more challenging terrain, using a combination of recognised paths and bridleways as well as walking off the path on uneven and rocky terrain
Course Objectives
Recognise and understand land features and forms to use as navigational aids
How to plan and use more complex navigational strategies
How to recognise and correct navigational errors
Using the compass to measure distance
How to take bearings with a compass
How to use pacing and timing over open terrain
Understand the basics of route finding in poor visibility or darkness
Learn and understand navigational techniques including hand-railing, aiming off and attack points
You will learn about personal kit and equipment to carry in more remote areas
Using weather forecasts to plan ahead
Understand and have an awareness of local and national access issues or legislation
Equipment
Boots and/or appropriate footwear for rocky and uneven terrain
Spare layers, hats & gloves
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Map and compass (can be provided if required)
Personal First Aid kit
Food, snacks, and enough water for the day
Head-torch
Location and the exact meeting point will be decided closer to the date. All courses and route choice are dependent on weather conditions.
Location: Peak District
Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 4
Duration: 2 days, non-residential
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm each day
Distance: Maximum of 10km with 500m height gain
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