£20
You might be a hillwalker looking to improve your navigation skills beyond the basic level, so that you’re confident to cross open country where paths are feint and be able to navigate in low visibility from a known point.
Or you might be a competent and experienced map reader who doesn’t get to practice your technical skills very often and would like to refresh them in a relaxed and supportive environment.
A compass is an essential item for navigating in the great outdoors, but how many people really know how to use one?! The needle points north but what does everything else do? This course will teach you that the compass is actually a simple and invaluable piece of kit to make sure you always take the right path.
What to Expect:
We will spend approximately 30 minutes on the BSO site, looking at fundamentals of navigation on a large teaching map before splitting the group in to two teams based on experience, knowledge and ability.
Then we’ll drive up to Longstone Moor (approx 10 minutes) where we’ll spend two hours on practical skills out on the moor using map, compass, looking at ground features and navigating between them using bearings, pacing and timing.
What to Bring:
Please bring appropriate clothing for the conditions, some refreshments. We will have map and compass will be provided for everyone, but bring your own if you have one.
Essential Information:
Minimun Age: 8+ (under 18s must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian and hold a BSO Adult ticket)
Course Provider: Pro Mountain
Duration: 3 hours
Student / Instructor Ratio: 12:1
Start/Finish: Thornbridge Outdoors
Transport: This course requires your own transport
Meeting Times & Logistics:
Please meet at the School of Adventure Meeting Point at least 10 minutes before the course starting time to find your guide and ensure a timely departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you require more information about the course or the Big Shakeout Festival, please get in touch.
No. You must have a valid Big Shakeout weekend ticket to participate in any School of Adventure Activities. Any orders for activities without a Big Shakeout weekend ticket will be cancelled and refunded.
You will receive an email confirmation with an order reference number upon completing your order. Your order number is your unique reference number, bring it along with you and present it at along with your name at the School of Adventure Meeting Point.
We will do everything we can to make sure your chosen activity goes ahead, however in some circumstances a course may have to be cancelled due to weather or lack of numbers. In these cases we will either offer you a place on an alternative activity or refund.