# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beginner Navigation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Event Description**: Whether you're new to the hills or looking to gain confidence in your map-reading skills, our Intro to Navigation course is the perfect starting point. Designed for beginners, this hands-on course will teach you the fundamentals of navigation, helping you feel more self-sufficient and safe in the mountains.  

You'll learn how to: 
✔ Understand map symbols and features ✔ Use grid references to pinpoint locations ✔ Orientate a map using the land around you and a compass 
✔ Follow simple navigation techniques to stay on track 
✔ Build confidence in making basic route choices  

Led by experienced and friendly instructors, this course is ideal for those who want to explore Scotland’s hills and mountains with greater independence. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and a sense of adventure!  

Distance- ~10km 
Elevation- ~500m 
Challenge- Beginner
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-calder/beginner-navigation/200029646855000
- **Event Categories**: workshops, contests, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.brawmountaincompany.co.uk/service-page/beginner-navigation?referral=service_list_widget&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=west+calder-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: West Calder
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Pentland Hills
- **lat**: 55.766666666667
- **long**: -3.4166666666667
- **full address**: Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, West Calder

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Braw Mountain Company (https://allevents.in/org/braw-mountain-company/27450269)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Pentland Hills, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, West Calder
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Braw Mountain Company
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, contests, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Beginner Navigation ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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