About this Event
Join Field Studies Ireland for a practical introduction to Navigation Skills, exploring how to navigate confidently and safely through lowland outdoor environments.
This fully outdoor course introduces participants to the fundamentals of map reading, compass use, route planning and understanding terrain, using Outdoor Education to develop practical knowledge, skills and confidence.
Participants will learn by doing, practising simple navigation techniques in accessible lowland environments, with opportunities to develop skills that can be replicated and further developed across a wide range of outdoor settings.
Learning will be grounded in practical experiences, problem-solving and exploration, helping participants develop confidence in making navigation decisions independently.
Field Studies Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation specialising in Outdoor Education. Our expertise lies in using Outdoor Education as a methodology across a wide range of subjects, settings and environments, placing us in a unique position to deliver practical, meaningful training. We exist to empower access to Outdoor Education, helping people and organisations bring what they do outdoors, for the benefit of education, development and wellbeing.
Who is this course for?
This introductory course is suitable for adults wishing to develop navigation skills for the first time, and anyone interested in refreshing or developing their existing knowledge.
It is particularly relevant to teachers, educators, youth workers, volunteers, outdoor enthusiasts and others wishing to build confidence in navigating outdoor environments. No previous experience is required.
What to expect
Expect a friendly, practical and engaging learning experience, delivered entirely outdoors in accessible lowland environments.
Participants will spend the course practising map reading, compass use and route planning, supported by demonstrations, shared experiences and opportunities to apply their learning independently.
As this course takes place outdoors, participants should expect uneven terrain and variable weather conditions. Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear are required.
Group Training
Field Studies Ireland regularly delivers this training directly to organisations, teams and community groups, often within their own local outdoor environments. The courses advertised here are intended for individuals or small groups wishing to join scheduled training.
If you would like to arrange training for your own group, please contact Field Studies Ireland to discuss your requirements. [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
Tollymore Forest Park, County Down, Bryansford, Newcastle, United Kingdom
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