Spend two days learning and practicing the navigation skills that you will need to walk further, higher and in safety Based in Settle in the Yorkshire DalesUsing and understanding maps, particularly features to navigate fromHow to relocate when lost or unsureUnderstanding compasses and when to use themPlanning and timing a walk in order to get the most of the day Practical use of your skills to climb a mountainSaturday night dinner in Settle “It is great to be able to use the learned skills and actually achieve something. The weekend has given me confidence to take to the outdoors without the fear of getting lost. If I do get lost I will be able to find the route again” Debbie. Choosing the right path 2022 Dates. June 25/26th September 17/18th Price £145pp (deposit £60) The Navigation Skills weekend includes Team leader Jonathan, an experienced Mountain GuideA second guide depending on the size of the groupSmall Group (maximum 10 persons)Indoor venue for Saturday morning tutorialMaps/Compasses and navigation equipment supplied Extra AccommodationPacked lunch for 2 days Pub dinner on Saturday night Book a Navigation Weekend £60.00 – £145.00 Select options Venue The weekend will be based in the attractive, small market town of Settle. The morning session with be held indoors as will the planning session at the end of Day 1. There are a number of excellent accommodation options within Settle, contact me direct for my favourites We plan to all have Saturday night dinner together. A Typical weekend The photos below were from one of the 2020 weekends. Day 1 and the rain missedDiscussion above Conistone Route FindingMary, Mike and Terry above ConistoneLeader trailing at the backSummit of Great WhernsideKilnsey Saturday AM. The course will start at 9am for coffee and introductions. Inside for the first 2 hours the session will concentrate on understanding maps and using maps to get the most out of a day’s walking. PM. Leave for a local walk practicing map skills and interpreting a map to land around. At some point we will introduce compass skills to the day, in particular for use if the weather turns bad. EVE. On returning there will be a session on Planning a Walk using maps. The walk will be the climb of one of the local mountains the following day. It will include useful tips on the timing of walks. Pub Dinner Sunday Meet in the morning for a quick briefing on the day including weather forcasting and any kit requirements. Then we will head out for the planned walk from the day before. This is expected to be a climb of one of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. We will return at roughly 4.30 to 5. Find out more Contact us on 07824 304060 or email jonathan@where2walk.co.uk or return the on line form below. Name(required) Email(required) Phone(required) Message Submit Δ