On this two-day course, you will consolidate what you’ve learned on the Beginner’s course and take your skills to the next level. This course will take place on more challenging terrain, using a combination of recognised paths and bridleways as well as walking off the path on uneven and rocky terrain
Course Objectives
- Recognise and understand land features and forms to use as navigational aids
- How to plan and use more complex navigational strategies
- How to recognise and correct navigational errors
- Using the compass to measure distance
- How to take bearings with a compass
- How to use pacing and timing over open terrain
- Understand the basics of route finding in poor visibility or darkness
- Learn and understand navigational techniques including hand-railing, aiming off and attack points
- You will learn about personal kit and equipment to carry in more remote areas
- Using weather forecasts to plan ahead
- Understand and have an awareness of local and national access issues or legislation
Equipment
- Boots and/or appropriate footwear for rocky and uneven terrain
- Spare layers, hats & gloves
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Map and compass (can be provided if required)
- Personal First Aid kit
- Food, snacks, and enough water for the day
- Head-torch
More Information
If you have any questions or want more information, get in touch via the contact page, or email.
Please note – full course information, including the meeting point, will be sent out approximately 4 weeks before the course.
Accommodation – Accommodation is not provided for this course; however, the course is delivered in a very central Peak District location near Hathersage, with many accommodation options for all budgets within a small area. Public transport within the area is very good, and I actively encourage participants to use it to reduce the impact on the local environment and communities. Sheffield is only a 20 min bus ride away with a regular and reliable service, so this may be an alternative location to base yourself. The Sheffield/Manchester train line is also accessible and within easy reach of the start of the course. If necessary, station pick-ups are available – please contact me to discuss. The main villages/towns that would also be good bases for the weekend are Edale, Hope, Castleton, Grindleford, Bamford, and Eyam – all within a 20 min drive or on the train/bus line.
Consent Forms – Medical Consent forms must be completed before the course starts. You can find the forms here.
Please read my Terms and Conditions.
