2 Day Navigation Training Course

What does the course cover?

One or two full days of practical navigation in the mountains of Cumbria

Introduction to different map scales

Setting the map

Interpreting contours

Key symbols, i.e. how to find a footpath, fence, stream, etc., and how to interpret them

Planning and following a route using paths and other key features

How to plan and follow a route across featureless terrain

Estimating distances using pacing and timing

Navigating in poor or limited visibility

How to use the compass

Re-orientating yourself if you do get lost

Training and Assessment to Silver NNAS standard (optional on two day courses only - if you want to attend the course for your own benefit and do not require the certificate then you do not need to be assessed)

Certificate for successful candidates assessed to Silver level

Mountain weather - how the weather affects our route planning and choice during the day

Emergency procedures in case of an incident

Choice and use of equipment

What is the NNAS?

The National Navigation Award Scheme is a nationally recognised structure for the provision of navigation training courses. It is arranged into 3 levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold. A two day navigation course can include the training and assessment of the Silver NNAS award which is ideal for those looking to navigate in mountainous terrain. There is no need to have taken the bronze course prior to the silver award.

For those wishing to start from scratch or from a fairly basic level then a two day course is ideal, it will teach all the skills needed to be self sufficient in the mountains and our small client to instructor ratio will provide plenty of hands on experience.

Itinerary

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 10km / 6 miles approx. Per Day

Ascent: 500m / 1500ft approx. Per Day

Time: 2 Days

Pickup / Dropoff

Elterwater, Near Langdale. We will meet outside the Brittania Inn in the centre of the village

Included / Excluded

Accommodation is not included in the price of this course.

Essential Information

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

Walking shoes / boots

Waterproof clothing (jacket and trousers)

Suitable warm clothing for walking (no jeans)

Warm tops

Packed lunch

Spare clothing

Water

Torch

The Lake District Walker will provide the following equipment, but if you have your own then it would be worthwhile bringing them:

Maps - OS Explorer Map - South East Lakes (OL7)

Compass

Restrictions

The course is suitable for anyone over the age of 18. There is no maximum age and we regularly get a mixture of ages and experience and are used to tailoring the course to meet the needs of a varied group of people.