Navigation & Map Reading Courses

Whether you’re looking to improve your map reading skills or gain essential mountain navigation techniques, we offer two courses:

One-Day Map Reading and Compass Course

Perfect for beginners, teaches navigation with compasses and maps. This is a fundamental map and compass skill building course in the stunning Yorkshire Dales.

Two-Day Mountain Skills and Navigation Course

A more in-depth course held in the Lake District, covering advanced navigation, route planning, safety, and essential mountain skills.

One-Day Map Reading and Compass Course

Do you want to learn how to navigate using a compass? Learn basic map reading and compass skills on our one-day map reading and navigation course.

The course teaches you how to:

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Navigate using linear features such as walls and rivers

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Navigate using contours

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Use an OS map

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Understand map symbols

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Use different types of maps

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Understand and use grid references

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Use navigation strategies, including what to do if you’re lost and how to estimate distances

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Use a compass.

The course takes place in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales area, led by an experienced mountain leader.

Two-Day Mountain Skills and Navigation Course

Our two-day mountain skills and navigation course is a practical course which teaches you essential navigation skills.

It covers all of the basics that are included on the one-day map reading and compass course, but also includes further vital mountaineering skills in planning, preparing and keeping yourself safe.

The course teaches you how to:

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Navigate using linear features such as walls and rivers

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Navigate using contours

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Use an OS map

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Understand map symbols

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Use different types of maps

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Understand and use grid references

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Use navigation strategies, including what to do if you’re lost and how to estimate distances

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Use a compass

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Identify landmarks and landforms

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Plan your pace and timing

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Plan and prepare for routes

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Interpret contours

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Understand emergency procedures and plan escape routes

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Understand mountain weather forecasts

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Deal with steep inclines

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Use essential gear

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Respond in an emergency situation

The skills you develop will help you tackle any adventure in unfamiliar territory with confidence.

This course takes place in the Lake District.

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