2 day novice level navigation course for hikers
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About the Activity
We are one of the most experienced providers of navigation courses in the UK. Our qualified instructors have years of experience coaching all aspects of navigation, for all levels of ability, from those who have never looked at a map before to those who want to learn advanced techniques for remote areas. You will learn from remote environment navigation experts who coach military and Search and Rescue personnel in the UK and around the World.48 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Use of equipment : Other.
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Food and drink : Lunch. Clients need their own packed lunch and drinks for both days of the course.
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Navigation with map and compass is a basic foundation level skill that every hill and mountain lover should have. Having this essential knowledge enhances your personal development and enjoyment of the mountains and allows you to still enjoy your adventures even if the visibility and the weather are poor.
After this course you will have learnt how to plan a hiking route using a map, then follow the route with confidence and know within a few minutes if you have made a mistake and be able to replan your route with ease.
What will you learn?
Learn and practice how to pre plan a walk using a map and compass using marked paths/tracks and follow it, hopefully without getting lost!
Map symbols
Public Rights of Way
Contour Lines and their use
Use of a compass to set a map
Use of large hills/valleys/lakes to set a map
Use of a compass to identify direction of travel and features
Basic Hand-railing techniques
Identifying large and small features on a map and then find them in the surrounding area
Macro or large area navigation techniques
Judging distance on the ground and pacing techniques for measuring distance on the groundView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Outside the main entrance to:
Siabod Cafe
Capel Capel
LL24 0EL
Conwy
Wales
We will spend a short while here making a plan for the first day, before a short drive to a suitable location for the day. You will follow in your own vehicle. View Location
End point
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Outside the main entrance to:
Siabod Cafe
Capel Capel
LL24 0EL
Conwy
Wales
We will spend a short while here making a plan for the first day, before a short drive to a suitable location for the day. You will follow in your own vehicle. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/London time to receive 100% refund.
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