Beginners Navigation, Upper Derwent

Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm UTC+01:00

Derwent Valley - Fairholmes | Glossop

Peak District National Park
Publisher/HostPeak District National Park
Beginners Navigation, Upper Derwent
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4 miles - booking essential, T&Cs apply
An introduction to navigation, comprising a short presentation followed by practice on a walk in the Upper Derwent Valley and up on the moors. We focus on map reading and navigating without a compass, mainly using rights of way. Learn about map scales, symbols, grid references, distances, contours and how the map portrays the landscape. There is an Intermediate course in June, when you can develop your skills !
Event Grade: Moderate - walk is mostly on paths, but some rough and uneven ground. One steady climb and a very steep descent.
Extra Items: Bring OS Explorer Map. OL1 Dark Peak (1:25,000 map) if you have it.
Meeting Point: Fairholmes Ranger Base (near Derwent dam)
Parking: Pay & Display - Parking will be busy so arrive early to find a space.
Grid Reference: SK172 893
Postcode: S33 0AQ
What3Words: acids.anode.sunshine
No dogs allowed on this particular event.
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Derwent Valley - Fairholmes, Glossop, United Kingdom

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