Navigation Courses including NNAS and Night Navigation
Navigation and basic map reading is an important skill for all levels of walker - and if you plan to take off on your own walking adventure then it's an essential element to ensure your safety in the hills and mountains. While many people now make use of electronic GPS gadgets, it is still important that you know how to navigate in difficult weather conditions using a map and compass. Our instructors aim to make the courses informative, interesting, relaxed and fun for everyone.
We can arrange bunkhouse or B&B accommodation for you while attending a course. You have the option of attending just one or both days (except NNAS award which is over 2 days).
Navigation for Women
We know that women learn navigation skills better when with other females and our Women-only Navigation Course is proving very popular and fun.
NNAS Courses
The National Navigation Award is a personal performance scheme for all ages. It operates on the principles of carefully planned navigation techniques, as used by expert hill walkers and professional mountaineers. Many organisations, such as Sports Leader UK, are using NNAS as a benchmark for their awards.
The award is arranged in 3 levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold, and each level progresses logically through to the next. As course providers, Glentrek will ensure excellent training and venues for both Bronze and Silver awards. Courses take place over two days and include assessment.
Navigation for Beginners
Basic navigation skills are not difficult to learn and with the right tuition walkers will find they quickly learn the skills. The ideal course for you would be our Glentrek Navigation for Beginners Courses. This course is for anyone who is keen to learn and no prior navigation skill is required. Some of the areas covered on our 1 or 2 days courses are:
- Introduction to an ordnance survey map and compass
- Understanding how to use the main map symbols and scales
- How to take a 6 figure grid reference for any given position and also locate such a reference on the map
- Orientating the map with and without a compass
- Using the orientated map to identify land features and indicate direction of travel
- Choosing simple navigation strategies and routes
- Using linear features (e.g. paths and tracks) as handrails in simple navigation exercises
- Understanding access rights and responsibilities
Night Navigation
This evening course shows the participant how the terrain changes in darkness, thick mist or 'white out' conditions and better prepares the walker for dealing with these emergency situations which can happen due to weather change, route mistiming or other unforeseen situations.
In combination with a short refresher navigation course earlier in the day, this evening is geared for walkers who already have some basic navigation skills.
Course Dates and Prices 2013
Navigation for Women |
Day 1 |
£50 |
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Navigation for Women |
Day 2 |
£40 |
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Basic Navigation |
One Day |
£50 |
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NNAS Bronze Level |
Day 1 |
£50 |
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NNAS Bronze Level |
Day 2 |
£40 |
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Night Navigation |
Cost £60 for day/evening. |
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