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Basic Navigation Course

Sat, 22 Oct

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Sharpitor Car Park

The Basic Navigation Course is the perfect course to take you from following friends, known routes or guidebooks to independently planning and following simple walks.

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Basic Navigation Course
Basic Navigation Course

Session Time & Location

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22 Oct 2022, 10:00 – 16:00

Sharpitor Car Park, Sharpitor, Yelverton

About the event

The Basic Navigation Course is the perfect course to take you from following friends, known routes or guidebooks to independently planning and following simple walks.

This course teaches you basic map & compass skills and gives you a great day out on the moors.

Course Content

The course will be a relaxed guided walk around the Dartmoor, Princetown area covering various terrain associated with Dartmoor. 

We will cover the following aspects:

  • Map scale, Symbols & Contours. 
  • Basic use of a compass. 
  • Planning a route.
  • Skills for poor visibility navigation. 
  • Relocation should it all go wrong. 
  • Using a smartphone & GPS

Experience Required

No previous experience is required.

For more information plesse see our Navigation Courses page.

Bespoke courses can also be arranged with your own instructor on dates to suit.

Instructors

This course will be run by a qualified Hill & Moorland Leader or higher who is also a National Navigation Award Scheme approved provider.

Meeting Location

Here is a precise what3words address and a Google Maps link to where your instructor will meet you.

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Sharpitor Car Park

This event has a group. You’re welcome to join the group once you register for the event.

Tickets

  • Website Booking

    £45.00
    Sale ended

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