Introduction to Map-Reading & Navigation (Open course)

This one-day map-reading and navigation course for hikers can be booked on its own or combined with the GPS Navigation course the following day. We recommend doing both together, as they support and complement one another.

The navigation course will cover the essential parts of:-

• Choosing maps for outdoor activities such as walking/hiking.
• Interpreting a map (paper – or digital on-screen).
• Orientating the map in good or bad visibility.
• Planning a walking/hiking route.
• Following a planned route successfully.
• Avoiding common navigational errors.
• Simple uses for a magnetic compass.

This day is a perfect navigation course for beginner hikers who are not familiar with the basics of using a map and compass. Although mobile phones and GPS units are popular and can be effective, Mountain Rescue consistently advice that mountain walkers/hikers should be familiar with navigation using a map and compass as a fallback.

The navigation course costs £60 per person for the day, based on a minimum of 4 people attending.