Introduction to Navigation with LMB Coaching: Spring Edition

Join us for an introduction to navigation course led by LMB Coaching. You will learn basic navigation skills that will help build confidence when you're out in the hills. This course is designed for anyone who is new to navigation and wants to learn the basic skills to be more independent when out exploring. It's also a perfect refresher to brush up on your skills and techniques.
The day will start in the lovely cafe in Grasmere Gather. We will chat through aims of the day, we will decipher what information maps tell us, and break down map 'lingo'. We will then head out on nearby trails and lower fells to put our navigation skills and techniques into practice.
When: 10am-4pm
Where: Meet at Grasmere Gather
What to bring:
Suitable outdoor clothing & shoes,
Waterproof top & trousers,
Warm layers,
Hat & gloves,
Lunch,
Map: OL 7 (English Lakes, South-Eastern area, 1:25,000) or Harvey Map (Lake District XT40, 1:40,000)
Compass
Spare clothes for afterwards

Your Guides:

Lauren Munro-Bennett

Lauren is a Mountain Leader, outdoor swim coach, run and multisport coach.

Growing up in the Lake District, she feels a connection to the area and is where her love of nature and the outdoors began and this is central to her core values in both her personal and professional life.

As a youngster, Lauren raced competitively in fell/mountain running and triathlons. Now, she can be found adventuring in the hills and at an odd fell race.

Lauren's coaching work was born out of a passion for creating spaces in which others thrive. She also champions the work of Anti Racist Cumbria and Black Trail Runners, making sure outdoor spaces are welcome and enjoyed by everyone. Lauren also volunteers for Trash Free Trails who are on a mission to reconnect people to nature.

Lucy Downham

Lucy is a qualified Mountain Leader, MSK Physiotherapist and works in exercise rehabilitation with Cardiac and Cancer patients. All of her spare time is spent in the outdoors - running, swimming, cycling and climbing. She loves to share her passion for movement in the outdoors with others. Lucy has spent most of her life in the Lake District, but has climbed, ran and cycled in places all over the world, from the Alps to Australia. Her favourite way to travel is by bike, loving touring in Scotland and Europe.

Contact LMB Coaching if you have any questions.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Grasmere Gather, Church Stile, Grasmere, United Kingdom