Award Winning Outdoor Activities
Right Way in a Day Navigation Course (Private Booking)
Private Tuition - 1 day Map Reading & Navigation Course
Summary
For you navigation means following someone else or perhaps an outdated guidebook. Occasionally there is more than a bit of luck involved. No matter where you are starting from we can help you gain the skills you need to get where you want to go. The freedom of the hills is yours for the taking.
Highlights
- Comprehensive and practical 1 day course
- Develop and improve map reading skills
- Learn essential compass techniques
Course Overview
Our practical, one day course based in a venue of your choice (choose from our venue list) is designed to give you the skills and confidence to explore the stunning landscape of the UK.
Our Right Way In A Day Navigation Course is ideal for beginners who want to start self-guided walks in the hills.
This comprehensive course offers a good introduction to the fundamentals of navigation, covering everything from the theory and use of maps, grid references, scales, and rights of way, to all the practical tools you need for successful navigation, including the use of a compass to set the map and check direction. During the course, you will develop essential skills in route planning and interpretation, map reading, compass work, and much 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.
3 Courses in 1...
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 will have the confidence and skills you need to explore the hills and their many trails and tracks. So why wait? Sign up for our private Right Way in a Day course today and discover the beauty of the UK's stunning landscape!
Course Outcomes
- Learn to navigate with map and compass
- Build hillwalking confidence
- Use a compass to set the map, check direction and follow bearings
- Choose appropriate navigation strategies
- Learn effective relocation techniques
Course Information
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 (TBC)
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.
- Standard hillwalking gear including good waterproofs (jackets and trousers)
- Good quality walking boots/shoes with a good tread
- A packed lunch and a good supply of snacks and drinks are necessary
- Warm clothing including spare layers, gloves and hat
- Sun cream, hat and sunglasses (you just never know!)
- We provide maps and have some compasses available to borrow or buy
- Standard hillwalking gear including good waterproofs (jackets and trousers)
- Good quality walking boots/shoes with a good tread
- A packed lunch and a good supply of snacks and drinks are necessary
- Warm clothing including spare layers, gloves and hat
- Sun cream, hat and sunglasses (you just never know!)
- We provide maps and have some compasses available to borrow or buy
- As a Certified B Corp, we’re one of a growing number of global businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance.
- We encourage car sharing and the use of Public Transport wherever feasible.
- We offer free camping kit for guests looking to cut down on luggage.
- Our staff are trained to prolong the life of equipment used on this course, where it is possible to recycle equipment at the end of its life, we do so appropriately.
- We operate in small teams at low ratios to reduce our impact on the venues we use and other countryside users.
- We donate 5% of the value of all sales to The Pure Outdoor Foundation.
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