Join our one-day practical intermediate navigation course, perfect for those who have some basic experience of map and compass navigation.  This course can be taken as a stand alone course but also builds on the skills learned on the introductory course. 

You will enhance your skills and by the end of the day confidently leave the paths behind and begin to navigate across open moorland. Immerse yourself in a full-day navigation adventure starting in Edale, in the Dark Peak. 

The day kicks off with introductions and a review of the basics while we embark on a journey through low level fields before moving onto the edges of the high moorland of the Dark Peak where we may encounter mist and poorer conditions where you can test your skills. 

The pace of the day will be comfortable, with plenty of stops to talk about map reading techniques whilst allowing you to use the equipment and your new skills. 

The course includes looking at the following topics :

  • Maps and scales (1:50,000; 1:25,000 and 1:40,000 scales)
  • Map symbols and features
  • Maps grid system, taking a grid reference and distance 
  • Setting and orienting your map using land features and your compass
  • Review of ‘handrail’ features and the use of land features to locate yourself during your route
  • Understanding contours, relief, aspect and elevation 
  • Practical compass use (and other navigation tools including GPS and altimeters)
  • Taking bearings from the map and walking on them including aiming off and attack points
  • In this course we introduce the concept of pacing and timing techniques
  • Relocation techniques using various of the skills learned 
  • Use of location and mapping apps in your navigation 
  • Emergency procedures including escape plans

The course runs for 6 hours and is timed for your convenience.

Cost: £75 per person (no minimum numbers).

Please email dan @sevenhillsoutdoors.co.uk or enquire through our enquiry form for more detail or to book.