1 Day beginner navigation course (Roseberry Topping)

Location: RoseBerry Topping Area [Guisborough Visitor centre]
Time Duration: Start time 9:30am. 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. Please note this course does not come with a certificate.

course content:

• Understanding the cardinal points on the map and using the compass.
• Know how to setting the map and orientate it to features on the landscape.
• To disover the different map symbols and how they relate to route planning
• Knowing how to locate one’s self on map
• exploring map fundamentals and their uses.
• Understanding how to use a compass.
• Identifying features in the landscape and relating them to the map.
• Finding uses for contour lines
• Using distance and time to plot a route.

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
• Waterproof coats and trousers

What we provide:

• Expert level guidance
• safety equipment, such as first aid kit
• Map and compass
• A course that is fully insured
• A Professional Mountain leader with years of experience.