Woodland Ways Walks - Intermediate Navigation

Learn to navigate at an intermediate level in Edale, The Peak District. This intermediate navigation course will go over hill walking and survival skills for advanced navigation in the wilderness. 

Woodland Ways Walks - Intermediate Navigation qne day course is designed for those people who have an outline understanding of the features on the map, and would like to develop this knowledge further in order to put into practice more advanced navigation techniques using the map and compass.

This course is run in the wonderful landscape of the Peak District. Initially we will brush up on the basics of interpreting the map within the landscape, understanding scales, calculating distances, providing 4 and 6 figure grid references, and setting the map to ground.

We then move on to more advanced navigation techniques; including orientating the map to identify features, calculating magnetic and grid bearings, walking on a bearing, use of attack points, identification of hazards, use of handrails, relocation strategies, and probably the most important skill to learn of all… contour interpretation.

You will be provided with a map of the area and guided through all of the above skills to provide you with the confidence to plan and execute your own navigational lowland walks using the footpath network.

The course is run entirely out on the hills and is completely "hands on". We operate in all weathers and we would ask you to pay close attention to the kit list. In the event of severe weather, or someone arriving without adequate equipment, it will be the instructors final say as to whether course participants are allowed onto the hills due to safety considerations

Pickup / Dropoff

The course takes place on the hills surrounding the beautiful hamlet of Edale, in the Peak District National Park.

The meeting point is outside the front door of the Nags Head public house in Edale. Please be at the meeting point for 09:30 for a prompt start. If you are delayed then please contact Jason on 07843064114 if you can- however it is worth noting there is no mobile phone signal in Edale so call as soon as you are aware you are going to be late

Essential Information

Essential Items to bring with you:

Waterproof coat and over trousers.

Rucksack.30Ltr. should be sufficient. Include a waterproof liner.

Walking boots, with a good quality sole and ankle support.

Hat and gloves.

Whistle.

Headtorch. This is in case of emergencies and must be powerful enough to walk with in poor weather at night and bring spare batteries and bulb. A hand held torch will not be suitable.

Packed lunch/snacks

Drinking water and a flask. You will need to carry 1 to 2 Litres of water with you.

A survival bag (the orange plastic ones are ideal)

A watch

A fleece or warm jumper. Bring spare clothing just in case.

A personal first aid kit- include sun cream and insect repellent. (summer courses)

A compass. The Silva type 4 is best; make sure it is in degrees. Ask for advice if you are not sure before you purchase one.

Note book and pen

Gaiters and mobile phone (both optional)

Restrictions

No Pets

No persons under 18 years of age