Hill Skills – 1 Day Course in the Yorkshire Dales

Name: Hill Skills – 1 Day Course in the Yorkshire Dales
Start: 2025-09-13T09:30:00+01:00
Location: Austwick

Schedule

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 09:30 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Austwick | Horton In Ribblesdale, EN

Location: Austwick, Yorkshire Dales
Duration: 1 Day
Led by: Jonathan Smith, Qualified Mountain LeaderConfidently navigate on and off paths
Head on to the slopes of Ingleborough and learn how to find your way both on and off paths and when the cloud is down and you can not see what is coming.
Ideal for those who want to learn how to navigate with a compass and leave paths to find those ‘little gems’ nobody else can. It will open your eyes to the hillside.
What You’ll Learn:
Relate contours to the land and use them to find your way
Use a compass for bearings, aiming off, boxing and other techniques
Navigating using landscape features
Strategies for relocating when things go wrong
Pacing and Timing to measure distances
Who It’s For:
Those who want to explore the outdoors further and with confidence
Using maps and compasses in bad weather
Climbing mountains such as the Wainwrights and Dales 30
Anyone looking to lead others in the outdoors
What to Bring:
Outdoor clothing suitable for a full day in the hills
Sturdy footwear and waterproofs
Packed lunch and water
Jonathan will provide maps and compasses for the day.
This is a friendly, informative, and highly practical course run by an experienced instructor. You’ll leave with real skills you can use on your next adventure.