Description
This course is aimed at people with limited navigation experience whether you are new to the outdoors or have been relying on others, guidebooks or easy well-defined routes.
Highlights of the course include looking at Ordnance Survey and Harveys Maps, first steps in using a compass and planning short routes.
We’ll start on the Eastern Edges of the Peak District. The pace of the day will be easy going, with plenty of stops for discussion.
The course includes looking at the following:
– Different map types, scales and the common symbols on a map
– How to set and orient the map using land features
– The maps grid system and how to take basic distance measurements
– How to estimate the time to walk a horizontal distance
– We will look at the basics of contours and elevation and what they mean
– We will examine the use “handrail” features to assist you with your route finding
– We will look at how land features can help you locate yourself during your walk
– We will introduce the compass and explain why and when to use it
– We will look at GPS and mobile mapping software and discuss their positives and limitations
– Planning a short route
– Emergency procedures and what to do if you got lost.
The course runs for 6 hours and is timed for your convenience.