Introduction to navigation - £50 per person 
10am - 4pm approx
Campsie fells
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Do you wish you had the confidence to head out for a day hill walking, happy in your map reading and navigation abilities? This one day course will help you learn the basic but fundamental first steps to using a map and compass. Once you have completed this course you can then book onto one of our next steps navigation courses to keep building your skills and confidence.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This one day course will cover -
Using different map scales
The Three Norths
contours and features
6 figure grid reference
Grid reference to relocate
Bearings, pacing and timing
measuring distance on map
using a compass
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The first hour of the day will be inside whilst you learn some fundamentals. The remainder of the day will be outside on the campsie fells, walking from the village of killearn.
There will be lots of stop starting throughout the day but we will also be covering pathless and rough terrain in sections. You must have a decent amount of fitness and be ok walking through Heathland. We will cover around about 10 to 14KM with a maximum elevation of 300m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Maps of the area are provided by the instructor. You will need to bring your own compass or you can hire one - please state upon booking
( silva 4 recommend ).
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Please come dressed for a day in the hills and bring any food and drink along with you. Meeting location and kit list will be provided when booking.

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