Beginner Navigation Course £45pp [Castleton, Derbyshire]

Name: Beginner Navigation Course £45pp [Castleton, Derbyshire]
Start: 2024-12-14T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-12-14T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Castleton Visitors Centre

Schedule

Sat Dec 14 2024 at 09:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Castleton Visitors Centre | Buxton, EN

Learn how to read a map and compass with my fully practical Beginner Navigation Course.
book via: https://cjbtrainingandadventure.co.uk/product/1-day-beginner-navigation-course-castleton-derbyshire/

Course contents:
Price: £45 Per person
Group booking please enquire.
Location: Castleton, Derbyshire
Time Duration: Start time 9:30am. Approx. finish 3:30pm.
Ratio: 1:6
Difficulty rating [2]
This course is for those who want more confidence reading and understanding a map. New to navigation or want to plan your own hikes. Learn the skills to navigate with a professional mountain leader. You will be provided with a map and compass. The route is not set as each group is different with different requirements.
With the maximum number of 6
participants you will have the personalised interaction you need to become a successful navigator. Throughout the day we cover navigation is a variety of settings, such as fields, forests, around houses and farms.

course content:
-cardinal points
-setting the map
-map symbols
-location self on map
-map fundamentals
-compass basics
-identifying features
– contour lines
-distance and time
Further elements are likely to be discussed/demonstrated through the day.
What do you need to bring with you?
-Lunch and drink for the day
-suitable walking boots/trainers
-Medication
-Walking poles can be useful
What we provide:
-Expert level guidance
-safety equipment, such as first aid kit
-Map and compass
-Local knowledge
Booking: click on ticket and book your place on the website.