Navigation Courses
Looking to improve your map reading and compass skills? Our navigation courses offer a range of levels, from beginner to advanced. Join us to learn how to navigate with confidence and explore the great outdoors.
Navigation For Beginners
This practical, one-day navigation course will cover the essential skills needed to navigate confidently and safely in rural areas and hilly terrain. It’s perfect for anyone new to navigation or those looking to refresh their skills. The course is led by an experienced and qualified mountain leader who will guide you through the fundamentals, ensuring you feel confident using your map and compass by the end of the day.
You will learn how to:
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Read a map and recognize key symbols.
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Use a compass to take bearings and find directions.
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Navigate confidently in unfamiliar environments.
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Stay safe while hiking in rural areas.
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No prior experience is required—just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
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£65 per person​​
Two-Day Advanced Navigation Course
Push your navigation skills to the next level with our two-day advanced navigation course in the Peak District. This course is designed for experienced hikers, fell runners, mountaineers, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to confidently navigate complex terrain, even in adverse weather conditions. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, you'll refine your map reading, compass techniques, and route-planning strategies—preparing you for solo hikes, remote expeditions, and all kinds of off-trail adventures.
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You'll learn:
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Advanced map reading techniques and compass skills
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Route planning and micro-navigation
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Night and poor visibility navigation
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Emergency procedures and relocation
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Navigating using natural features
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GPS & digital tools integration
With a small group size and an experienced mountain leader to guide you, our advanced course provides the perfect balance of challenge and support. You’ll receive detailed feedback and hands-on coaching throughout, ensuring you leave the course feeling confident in your abilities to navigate even the toughest terrain.​​​
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£140 per person​
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Navigation For Fell Runners
This one-day navigation course is specifically tailored for fell runners who want to learn how to navigate during trail and fell runs. Unlike standard navigation courses, our session is structured to fit the unique demands of fell runners—combining practical map and compass skills with techniques for navigating routes at speed and in variable weather conditions.​ You’ll learn in real-world conditions, working with an experienced fell runner and mountain leader who understands the demands of navigating while maintaining your running momentum.
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You'll learn techniques such as:
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Compass skills for runners (e.g. bearings and pacings)
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Efficient map reading on the move
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Navigating unmarked terrain
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Route choice and planning
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Poor visibility navigation techniques
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Relocation strategies and emergency procedures
£65 per person​
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