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Navigation courses provide the essential skills for safely finding your way in the outdoors, whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your skills. With options catering to beginners, intermediates, and advanced learners, this training offers the expertise needed to confidently navigate in various environments. These courses cover the use of maps, compasses, and modern technology to help you make informed decisions while exploring the wilderness.
This introductory course is perfect for those who have little to no experience with navigation. You’ll start with the basics, learning how to use a map and compass to orient yourself and find your way. The course will also cover suitable clothing and equipment, ensuring you are properly prepared for your outdoor adventures. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to plan short routes and navigate on straightforward terrain.
These courses are typically hosted around the South Coast, in areas such as the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) or parts of the South Downs National Park.
Each location is chosen for its diverse terrain, providing the perfect setting to develop and test your navigation skills in a real-world environment. Alternative venues can be arranged to suit your preferences or specific needs.
No prior navigation experience is required for the basic course. All participants should be in good physical health and prepared to spend a full day outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.
Scott, the instructor, has taken part in expeditions overseas, gaining valuable personal experience in a range of environments, including Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Nepal, and Iceland. His background as a firefighter and frontline medical responder further enhances his ability to teach practical and safety-focused navigation skills. With qualifications such as Winter Mountain Leader, Summer Mountain Leader and Rock Climbing Instructor, Scott has a deep understanding of what it takes to navigate in diverse environments and is passionate about sharing this knowledge with others.
By joining these courses, you’ll benefit from expert guidance in a small group setting, ensuring individual attention and tailored instruction. Scott’s goal is to empower you with the skills and confidence to take on any terrain, whether you’re hiking your first mountain or planning your next adventure.
All sessions are scheduled based on demand. Get in touch to check upcoming dates or to request a specific day.
Timings depend on the venue, activity, time of year, and weather conditions.
All instruction is provided within the scope of qualification, along with any specialist or technical equipment required for the course. This includes maps and compasses for navigation courses.
If you have your own technical equipment, you are welcome to bring it, especially for skills courses, as it is beneficial to become familiar with your own kit. Any equipment provided is loaned at the participant's responsibility, and loss or damage may be chargeable.
Personal equipment, clothing, food, accommodation, and transport are not included unless specifically agreed beforehand.
Your guide will be in touch after booking to discuss the details.
Outdoor activities naturally involve some level of risk, which cannot be entirely removed without affecting the experience.
While every effort is made to ensure safety, participants must assess whether they are comfortable with the level of risk involved.
Participants must be 18 or older. Under 18s may take part but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will be responsible for them at all times.
If you are booking for a family or mixed-age group, ask the team before you book so the day can be planned around everyone taking part.
As the activities are physical, participants should be comfortable walking up and down hills and spending a full day outdoors.
Being prepared for all weather conditions is also important, as the course continues in typical UK hill weather.
No, the basic course is designed for beginners or those with minimal experience. You will start with the basics and gradually build your skills.
If you have never used a map and compass before, this course will guide you step by step, so you do not need any prior knowledge to attend.
We had an incredible day with Scott sea cliff climbing in Swanage. He was a kind, personable and thoughtful instructor who was led by our needs and skill levels. He provided all the equipment we needed and took the time to answer our (many) questions about outdoor climbing. Cannot recommend…
Operated by Avery Mountaineering, a partner of adventuro.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
From £75