Do you rely on others or outdated guidebooks for navigation? Are you sometimes left relying on luck to find your way? No matter your current level of navigation experience, we are here to equip you with the essential skills needed to confidently reach your desired destinations. Embrace the freedom of the hills and seize the opportunity to navigate with confidence.
Price : £95.00 per person
Location : Church Stretton - Shropshire
Duration : 1 day
Ratio : 1:8
Minimum age : 13
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Looking to explore the stunning trails and tracks in the Shropshire Hills? Our Shropshire based Navigation Course is just what you need!
Our practical, one day course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to navigate in the great outdoors. Our Right Way In A Day Navigation Course is perfect for beginners who want to start self-guided walks in the hills.
This comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of navigation, including the theory and use of maps, grid references, scales, and rights of way. You'll learn all the practical tools you need for successful navigation, including using a compass to set the map and check direction. Throughout the course, you'll develop essential skills in route planning and interpretation, map reading, compass work, and more. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a range of exercises and scenarios, giving you the opportunity to practice your skills in a safe and supportive environment.
This course is part of our 1, 2, 3 navigation training programme.
> Part 1 enables all participants to benefit from our optional 4 part online course prior to attending.
> Part 2 is the face to face course itself as advertised here.
> Part 3 is available to everyone to continue learning free of charge via the 3rd part of our programme with ongoing challenges set for participants every 2 weeks, for a period of 3 months. This continues via out paid platform over on Patreon.com/pureoutdoor
By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence and skills you need to explore Shropshire's stunning landscape. So why wait? Sign up for our Shropshire-based Navigation Course today and discover the beauty of Shropshire's trails and tracks!
This course is based in the vicinity of Church Stretton Station and can be accessible on public transport. Venue details will be issued shortly after booking.
> Please note that the course will begin in Church Stretton, the exact meeting point and joining details will be provided a week before the course.
YOUR RIGHT WAY IN A DAY NAVIGATION COURSE
9:30 - 16:30
Get ready to learn everything you need to navigate safely and confidently during a fun and informative day that will focus on boosting your confidence and developing your navigation technique.
ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT
Your instructor will welcome you and discuss the aims of the course and your own aspirations over a cuppa...
CLASSROOM SESSION
A brief theory session introducing maps, access rights, key skills and discussing key strategies that are relevant to good navigation. Safety in the hills will underpin this session.
COLLECT AND CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT
You'll need to collect maps and compasses and check that your rucksack is suitably packed ready for what the weather may throw at you.
TRAVEL TO COURSE LOCATION
The exact location will depend on the weather and the aims and abilities of the group. We typically aim to walk straight out from the start point.
PRACTICAL NAVIGATION SESSION
Your instructor will demonstrate key practical skills and give you the chance to get your eye in before progressing to harder skills and navigation targets. The incredible accuracy and usefulness of the maps usually hits home hard within the first few hours as we look at ways of absorbing and reflecting on clues experienced on your immediate journey and the wider environment. The afternoon will see you starting to appreciate the shape and steepness of the ground and how it is represented on your map.
BACK TO BASE
Once we are off the hill we will return to a suitable de-brief point (pub...), discuss your progress so far and set some personalised development targets for your blossoming navigation adventure.
Our instructors can be booked privately to deliver this course. Benefit from private tuition, pick a date that suits you and your instructor can design the day to suit your needs. You can hire one of our instructors from just £250 inc vat per day. (Click here to book a private course)
Price : £95.00 per person
Location : Church Stretton - Shropshire
Duration : 1 day
Ratio : 1:8
Minimum age : 13
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