£45.00
Explore the heart of the Peak District by learning how to navigate around stunning Hope, from Hope train station.
This course is for those who want more confidence reading and understanding a map. New to navigation or want to plan your own hikes. Learn the skills to navigate with a professional mountain leader. You will be provided with a map and compass. The route is not set as each group is different with different requirements. With the maximum number of 6 participants you will have the personalised interaction you need to become a successful navigator. Throughout the day we cover navigation is a variety of settings, such as fields, forests, around houses and farms.
Group booking please enquire.
Location: Hope Train station, Hope Valley, S33 6RR
Time Duration: Start time 10am. Approx finish 4pm.
Ratio: 1:6
Difficulty rating [2]
This course is for those who want more confidence reading and understanding a map.
New to navigation or want to plan your own hikes. Learn the skills to navigate with a
professional mountain leader. You will be provided with a map and compass. The route is
not set as each group is different with different requirements. With the maximum number of 6
participants you will have the personalised interaction you need to become a successful
navigator. Throughout the day we cover navigation is a variety of settings, such as fields,
forests, around houses and farms.
course content:
-cardinal points
-setting the map
-map symbols
-location self on map
-map fundamentals
-compass basics
-identifying features
– contour lines
-distance and time
Further elements are likely to be discussed/demonstrated through the day.
What do you need to bring with you?
-Lunch and drink for the day
-suitable walking boots/trainers
-Medication
-Walking poles can be useful
What we provide:
-Expert level guidance
-safety equipment, such as first aid kit
-Map and compass
-Local knowledge
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