Brilliant Weekend

This was a brilliant weekend for someone who loves maps, loves walking and who wishes to be able to navigate through the countryside. You learn to read a map properly so that you are able to equate the map and the ground and navigate using a compass and all of this within the stunning Peak District. If you are thinking about doing a navigation course, then this is for you.

Great weekend for skills and enjoyment

Mary and I found this to be a course that was exactly what we wanted to build our confidence in the use of map and compass. In our mid-60s we do a lot of walking, with the Coast2Coast to come, and this was ideal to support our skill development. The communication and organisation by Pure Outdoor was excellent throughout, the programme details and objectives clear. It was good to working with the group of 6 where we had similar levels of knowledge etc. and it was a supportive experience and made for an enjoyable two days. Another feature was learning through doing with both days providing good walks to learn, practice and demonstrate skills. A key feature was the leadership provided by Neil our instructor. Clear briefings and guidance combined with patience and understanding which may us feel comfortable with what we were learning. Additionally great to have the free tea/coffee at the centre and to be able to purchase some snack bars if desired. Mary and Peter

Beginner Navigation Course Review

I attended this 2 day Beginner Navigation Course course as complete novice. The course has given me some confidence and has equipped me with the necessary skills required for basic navigation. I now plan to put into practice what I have learned and soon hope to progress to the next stage with Pure Outdoor. The course was fun, relaxed and Guy was patient and encouraging as a tutor. A brilliant weekend, thanks and hope to see you in December on the Intermediate Course,

Fantastic two days

Me and my brother attended this course, The moment we got there we felt at ease, as the instructor andy was welcoming and the other course participants were like minded and we were all there to learn. On the first day we spent the majority of it outside in the lovely weather.....no sarcasm. We got through everything and at the end of the first day I left with such confidence i couldnt wait for day two. Day two we were with Guy, again welcoming and with a beard of wisdom. we got to put all we learnt into practice and plan a route. Andy and Guy are fantastic instructors, They are there to teach you but as i found out you can have plenty of banter with them. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to get out there and navigate. A brilliant two days.

Wonderful Experience

My husband and I had a great experience on the two day course. It was professionally run, everything was well explained, the location was beautiful and we really felt our confidence with navigation grow. We will definitely be back for the intermediate course.

Beginner Navigation Course

Have just returned from 2 day Beginner Navigation Course in the Peak District and would just like to say how much I enjoyed it. Although I have done quite a lot of walking, I would have to say, until now, I have mainly been following the person in front! The course was a lot of fun, and Andy, the instructor, was excellent. I feel I learnt a lot on the course, and crucially now feel much more confident about going out and giving it a go. The company says it will accomodate anyone preferring to travel by public transport by providing lifts where necessary and they were certainly true to their word on this too.

beginners navigation

excellent 2 days with the course, tailored to the group. Very informative and well planned. small group size ideal and very friendly atmosphere. Well planned. Can find nothing to fault - it was great.would definatley recommend this course and plan to do the next level in the future. Thanks

Excellent training - exceptional value!

Was looking for a training provider for some time and as soon as I landed on the Pure Outdoor website I knew I'd found the right team! Everything I needed to know was there, booking was simple and the training itself was exellent. The group size (6) was perfect and the trainer (Guy) really knew his stuff. We had one nice, sunny day and one miserable, rainy day but have learnt so much about navigation. Would highly recommend.

Beginner Navigation

Great couple of days learning lots of new stuff. Second day it all came together and added bonus of one to one tuition with Andy who was very informative and helpful. I'm looking forward to putting everything into practice soon. Many Thanks Andy, Dillon.

Great Course

Good instructors, VG the first day; great locations. Great course format and enjoyable (wouldn't be so good in the rain). Perhaps you could have let students lead more on day 2. Definitely worth it. Time and money well spent.

2 day Navigation Course, Peak District

Thanks for a great weekend! The weather was brilliant and we all really enjoyed ourselves. The group size was good, the tutor very patient and knowledgeable, the area diverse and interesting. Couldn't fault it. It has given me the confidence to go out walking independently. Will enroll for more courses in the future.

Beginner Navigation Course 26th/27th March 2011

A big thank you for a fantastic two day course. I have gained lots of new skills that I hope to put to use very soon. Such an enjoyable two days would defiantly recommend this to others. Hope to book some future adventures soon. Thank you for a lovely weekend. Lisa.

Beginers Navigation Course

Found the course brilliant for a complete beginer. Everything was explained in great detail and executed the practical theory on the Derbyshire Hills with such excellence.

Beginner Navigation Training

Thanks so much Guy, Had a marvelous time. Just the right balance between information and opportunity to practice and get it right. The weekend was challenging and fun. If I ever get lost in the fog again then it won't be Guy's fault!

Beginner Navigation Course

Great course which helped give me the extra confidence needed to successfully navigate! The instructor is very helpful and clear and i would say this is an essential to anyone who even thinks they have a basic level of skill because you'll definitely learn something!