Mountain Journeys

Navigation Skills Training

Navigation Skills Training

A 1 & 2 Day Course for anyone wanting to learn or improve their navigational skills.

Being able to read and interpret an Ordnance Survey map opens up so much more of the countryside. Add in the ability to effectively use a compass to set and walk on a bearing and the confidence this brings will have you planning routes you may have never thought possible.

During the course you will learn how to read & interpret an Ordnance Survey map, enabling for far greater scope during future walking days, be they on footpaths or on wilder terrain.

Once you’re comfortable using the map, we’ll introduce the compass. This brings even more precision. It is surprisingly easy to use and it can be very quick to pick up these essential skills.

It is the compass we use to take and walk on bearings. Starting with easy features, we’ll soon have you finding features on the map and ground you may previously wouldn’t have believed even existed!

Navigating in the mountains isn’t a ‘dark and mystical art’, and can be a lot of fun. With practice anyone can become really very good.

Should I book a 1 or 2 day course?
For complete beginners we recommend 2 days. If you already have some knowledge of map & compass and how to use them, one day may be sufficient. We are usually able to cover all aspects of the course on day 1 with day 2 being a consolidation and question asking day, whilst getting in loads of practice.

Day 2 will always be on more complex terrain too. If unsure, please call / e-mail us to discuss further.

Areas covered will include

  • Orientating a map
  • Identifying topographical features
  • Measuring distances with pacing & timing techniques
  • Using map & compass together
  • Taking a bearing and walking on it
  • Aiming off & attack points
  • Mountain weather, including storms, fronts, and wind factors
  • Equipment choice – what to pack for a day in the UK mountains
  • Route choice – considering weather conditions

Whilst this may sound like a lot – it is – you will be amazed at how quickly these skills are learnt and soon you will be using them to great effect in the mountains. It’s lots of fun and constantly interesting as well as informative.

With enhanced navigational skills you will be able to move confidently through the mountains, so what are you waiting for? Give us a call to book your place now.

Fitness: Whilst a decent level of fitness is needed, we won’t be covering large distances. We move more slowly than during a regular hill walk. The days will be long, approximately 6 – 8 hours of intermittent mountain walking. You need to feel comfortable carrying a small day-sack and walking for extended periods and during adverse weather conditions.

Weather: The weather in the mountains of the British Isles can be unpredictable. If we’re lucky it’ll be just great! However, it’s best plan for wind & rain just in case.


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What we can offer

  • All technical and safety equipment including the latest maps and Silva compasses
  • Highly experienced guides and instructors
  • A bespoke itinerary​​
  • Available throughout the Lake District


Prices

£75 pppd – based on a minimum of 2 participants

Disclaimer: This trip involves travel to mountainous areas where a short notice change of itinerary may be necessary. The details of the itinerary may be altered to suit participants, the weather, or for any other reason deemed necessary.

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I agree to the following payment terms:

  • Deposit of 50% of total cost upon booking and final balance payable prior to commencing course.
  • Total value of course is due if booking less than 30 days before the route / activity begins.

Payment details will be provided by email following receipt of this form.

In consideration of Mountain Journeys allowing me to take part in and engage in any adventure activity, I hereby acknowledge and declare as follows:

  1. I confirm that I am over the age of 18 (if under 18 you must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times and they sign below on any child’s behalf).
  2. I agree to be bound by and obey these terms and conditions and all other rules, regulations and conditions of Mountain Journeys and its officials, including those rules, regulations or conditions contained in this Disclaimer and any other applicable safety rules.
  3. I acknowledge that I owe a duty to myself and others whilst engaging in any activity provided by Mountain Journeys to ensure that I do not take any action or step to do or fail to do anything as to endanger my safety and/or the safety of others.
  4. I confirm that I will not attempt to repair, modify or tamper with any equipment provided to me for any purpose whilst engaging in any activity and will comply with all instructions in relation to the safe and proper use of such equipment.
  5. I will not, whilst engaging in any activity provided by Mountain Journeys, use any equipment other than those provided to me by Mountain Journeys without the consent of a representative of Mountain Journeys.
  6. I acknowledge that engaging in an activity provided by Mountain Journeys can be physically and mentally demanding and confirm that I am in good health and know of no reason, physical or mental why I could be unable to engage in such activity.
  7. I agree to pay to Mountain Journeys a sum equivalent to the new value of the item plus an administration charge of £50 if I fail to return to Mountain Journeys any equipment provided to me for the purpose of engaging in any activity.
  8. Cancellations will be subject to a minimum cancellation charge of £50 per day. Cancellations made within 7 days of the activity date will be subject to the full rate agreed for activities and no refund can be given.At our discretion we may offer an alternative date at no additional charge.
  9. I acknowledge that engaging in the activity provided by Mountain Journeys may be dangerous. I therefore recognise that engaging in any activity is at my own risk. I confirm that Mountain Journeys is entitled at any time for whatever reason to deny me access and/or engagement in any activity. I will not hold Mountain Journeys or any of its representatives responsible for any illness, loss, injury or death sustained before, during or after participation in an activity provided by Mountain Journeys
  10. I confirm that I understand the necessity to take out insurance for the activity.
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