Public Mountain Navigation Skills 1

Service Description

Our Public Level 1 Mountain Navigation course is designed for those who have little or no experience of navigating in the great outdoors. It is ideal for those who want a little more confidence to be able to follow footpaths and other features to get around walks in upland or lowland areas. The course is practical and outdoors based in order to learn and practice skills in the environment they are designed to be used in. WE AIM TO COVER: - Common types of maps and scales - Map symbols and how they aid navigation - 6 figure grid references - Orientating a map using physical features and whilst using a compass - Using contour lines to identify physical features - Using features to confirm a location - Confirming direction of travel only using an orientated map - Measuring distance on the map - Using distance to create timings for a route - Route planning at home before heading into the hills  WHAT TO BRING: - Walking boots (waterproof recommended) - Clothing suitable for walking (no jeans) - Rucksack (waterproof liner recommended) - Waterproof jacket and trousers - Warm layer, hat and gloves - Sun hat, sun glasses and sun cream - Water bottle (minimum 1 litre) - Food (packed lunch and snacks) - Head torch (charged) - Any personal medication including Epipens - Personal equipment you'd like to practice with This list is mandatory year round. If you are missing any items please get in touch. Arriving to a Mountain Skills Course without these items may result in you being turned away. Your instructor will have all navigation equipment necessary. THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 3 PARTICIPANTS TO RUN. Minimum age 12 years.