Spend two days learning and practicing the navigation skills that you will need to walk further, higher and in safetyBased near 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 discover the mountains“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 (praying rarely helps)2026 Dates.April 18/19thJune 27/28thSeptember 26/27thPrice £145ppThe Navigation Skills weekend includesTeam leader Jonathan, an experienced Mountain GuideSmall Group (maximum 8 persons)Indoor venue for Saturday morning.Maps/Compasses and navigation equipment suppliedExtraAccommodationPacked lunch for 2 daysPub dinner on Saturday nightVenueThe weekend will be based in and around the attractive, small market town of Settle. The morning session on Saturday with be held indoors but the remainder of the weekend is outside.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.Find out more and To BookFollow the link for more details and how to book the Navigation Training Weekend.or just go through our Shop page.A Typical weekendThe photos below were from a recent weekend of Navigation Training.Day 1 and the rain missedDiscussion above ConistoneRoute FindingMary, Mike and Terry above ConistoneLeader trailing at the backSummit of Great WhernsideKilnseySaturdayAM. The course will start at 9.30am. For the first 2 hours we will be indoors with a session understanding and interpreting maps in order to the most out of a day’s walking.PM. Leave for a local walk practicing map skills and interpreting a map to land around. We will also introduce compass work, taking and following bearings both on and off paths..EVE. On returning there will be a session on Planning a Walk. The walk will be one in the local area which the group will decide including the distance, timing and options to explore the area.Dinner to be arranged in a local pub.SundayMeet 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 will probably be in the stunningly beautiful slopes of Ingleborough near Clapham.The day will conclude at roughly 4.30.My Thoughts on the Importance of Learning to Navigate The Lost Art of Navigation How (and Why) to use a Paper Map Planning a Walk. 17 Top Tips
