Advance your navigation skills with this four-hour course designed to challenge and improve your map and compass use. Practical exercises focus on bearings, pacing, and route planning across woodland, moorland, and open country. Available in Sid Vale or Dartmoor, the course gives hands-on experience in varied terrain.
The course begins with a briefing covering intermediate navigation techniques, including map orientation, contour reading, pacing adjustments, and relocation methods. Instructors provide guidance on how to handle more complex terrain with accuracy and confidence.
Practical exercises take place in the surrounding terrain. Woodland and tracks near Sid Vale allow safe practice of bearings and route planning, while Dartmoor provides open moorland and hills to test contour interpretation and micro-navigation skills. Participants receive continuous feedback to refine their techniques.
A debrief at the end reviews successes, identifies areas for improvement, and provides advice for applying navigation skills independently or when leading others. You will leave confident navigating intermediate terrain in varied conditions.
Sid Vale offers mixed woodland, open patches, and tracks suitable for practising navigation techniques beyond obvious paths. The varied environment allows testing of pacing, contour reading, and bearing use in manageable terrain.
Open moorland and hills in Dartmoor challenge navigation with minimal paths. Terrain is pre-assessed to ensure safe ground and relevant features. Exercises are adapted to suit the landscape and skill level, providing realistic navigation experience.
Competent daytime navigation skills are required, including orienting a map, following tracks, and taking bearings. Existing skills ensure the focus remains on learning intermediate techniques rather than relearning basics.
Participants should bring walking boots, weather-appropriate clothing, and a small rucksack with water and snacks. A torch is recommended if low-light conditions are possible. Maps and compasses are provided.
Experienced instructors provide practical, hands-on guidance tailored to skill level. Training emphasises developing confidence, problem-solving, and competence in intermediate terrain.
Small group sizes allow personalised feedback, and terrain selection in Sid Vale and Dartmoor ensures appropriate challenge while maintaining safety. Participants leave with the skills to navigate open country confidently and effectively.
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Mid & South-West Wales, United Kingdom
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