The Bronze National Navigation Award is a two day course including training and assessment. The course will take you from relying on friends or guidebooks, to independently planning and following a simple walk on paths, tracks and linear features.

Course Content

• Introduction to a variety of maps and scales,
• Understanding map symbols and contours,
• Grid references,
• Orientating the map with and without a compass,
• Matching map to ground and identifying features,
• Choose simple navigation strategies and routes,
• Use linear features as handrails in simple exercises,
• Estimate distance on both map and ground,
• Recognising navigation errors and how to relocate,
• Awareness of the countryside and environment,
• Equipment and safety procedures,
• Planning and implementing simple and safe walks.

Outcomes of The Course

• To be able to independently plan and carry out a safe, efficient and effective countryside or moorland walk on paths and tracks.
• To have an understanding of the environment, countryside codes, access and potential hazards.
• Knowledge of walking equipment, safety equipment and what to do in an emergency.
• Most importantly, to be confident to enjoy getting out.

Experience Required

No experience necessary.

For more information plesse see our NNAS 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 on each day.

Day 1

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Princetown Community Centre

Day 2

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Princetown Visitors Centre