Intro to Basic Navigation course 1 day

This 1 day course is a great way to get started with navigation skills

Starts 13 Jun

85 British pounds

Dartmoor - exact location will be provided on booking

Available spots

Description & what's included

• One days (6 hours) learning from a qualified Mountain Leader with many years of teaching experience • Kit list & precise What3words location for parking and meeting provided on booking • Meet and greet in car park • Map and compass provided for use • Individual attention and a relaxed environment for learning • Practical experience of a range of navigation techniques • Top tips on equipment, staying safe and what to do in an emergency • Plenty of opportunity to ask questions • Perfect for beginners or those wanting to increase their knowledge Join me for a highly practical and enjoyable day designed for complete beginners or those with a little prior knowledge who want to build confidence in navigation skills. You'll learn in a small group (maximum of four participants) with an experienced Mountain Leader, ensuring plenty of personal attention and a relaxed, supportive learning environment. By the end of the day, you'll have developed the essential map and compass skills needed to navigate safely and confidently - so you can enjoy your adventures knowing you can always find your way home. The course also includes top tips on equipment, staying safe and what to do in an emergency. The content will be tailored to the group's experience and individual goals. If there's a specific skill or topic you'd like to focus on, please mention it when booking. Your skills will be built gradually throughout the day, with lots of opportunity to practice and ask questions. Maps and compasses will be provided but you're welcome to bring your own if you'd prefer. Who am I? Everything I offer is run by me, Cathy. I am a Wild Swimmer, walker & someone who loves being outdoors. I have been lucky enough to have worked professionally in the outdoors for my whole career so I have lots of experience and plenty of qualifications. I create a relaxed & supportive learning environment. For more information on me please see my ‘About’ section.

A man and a woman, on a Navigation skills course are standing by the fence looking at a map to find their way, both wear rucksacks and are dressed for a walk, in the background behind them are trees and a path. The photo is taken on Dartmoor, the venue for this course .

This is a photo of an Ordinance survey (OS) map and silva compass which are used on this navigation skills course run on Dartmoor over 2 days. During the course participants will learn how to use map and compass to find their way in remote environments like Dartmoor.

This is an image of a woman kneeling on the ground looking at a map which she is learning to use on a navigation skills course on Dartmoor in devon.

There is a man and a woman standing in the middle of open moorland on Dartmoor, both a looking at maps and concentrating, as they are learning to navigate on a navigation skills course. They are also both carrying rucksack. In the background the sky is blue and views stretch to the horizon

A woman on Dartmoor is looking at a map with her back to the camera, she is learning to navigate on a navigation skills course on Dartmoor in Devon

This is a photo of Cathy Harshaw outdoor instructor and wild swimming guide. Cathy is a mountain leader and has over 20 years experience of teaching people to navigate on Dartmoor in Devon. She is wearing a blue hat, a warm coat and a scarf and is smiling. She looks supportive and reassuring. She is the teacher for navigation skills as she will make the experience fun and supportive as well as practical.

Upcoming Sessions

Terms and conditions

Before booking and for more information on my courses please see www.cathyharshaw.com. Please note all sessions take place outside and we will be moving over uneven ground at times. You will be sent a kit list in your confirmation email, it is important you bring all the items on it. For more details see the FAQ page of the website. Payment and cancellations 1. Full payment must be made to confirm your place. 2. Cancellations up to 10 days before the course start date are allowed, a small cancellation fee will be charged to cover fees. 3. Cancellations made 10 days or less before the planned start date will not be eligible for a refund except in exceptional circumstances. Terms and conditions 1. All relevant medical conditions, allergies and details of medication taken must be disclosed at time of booking. 2. It is the responsibility of participants to ensure any medication required is carried at all times during the activity. 3. It is the responsibility of participants to inform the instructor of any changes to medication conditions, allergies or medication taken between the time of booking and the day of the activity. This must be done before the activity commences. 4. All participants must be free from the influence of drugs/alcohol at the time of commencing the activity and for the duration of the activity. Anyone suspected of being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol at any time immediately before or during the activity will not be able to take part in the activity and will be responsible for their own safety from that point forward.

Contact Details

cathyharshaw@hotmail.com

Intro to Basic Navigation course 1 day

Description & what's included

Upcoming Sessions

Terms and conditions

Contact Details

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