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Delivered by Mountain Leader & Trail Run Leader Mel Steventon. Who’s it for
The Bronze National Navigation Award is a practical hands-on award. It is aimed at people with no navigation experience whether you are new to the outdoors or have been relying on others, guidebooks or easy well-defined routes. Suitable for Fell & Trail Runners & Walkers.
Cost
£140 inc NNAS registration
What you’ll learn:
Navigate using a variety of maps and scales.
Use 4 and 6 figure grid references with worded descriptions to define the position of a map feature and to locate a feature on the ground.
Orientate the map using handrails, obvious point features and major landforms.
Use linear features (e.g. paths, tracks, clear boundaries) as handrails in simple navigation exercises.
Relate prominent landforms such as large hills and valleys to corresponding contour information on the map.
Orientate the map by aligning a compass needle against grid north and be aware that magnetic variation causes an inaccuracy.
Use an orientated map to confirm the direction of travel.
Use clearly identifiable features to confirm position along the route and to recognise when the target has been overshot.
Measure horizontal distance on the map and estimate distance on the ground using timing, pacing and simple visual judgements e.g.100m.
Plan and implement simple routes and navigation strategies based on the above skills.
Recognise a navigation error within a few minutes and apply simple relocation techniques using handrails and prominent features.
Be aware of the use of mobile phone location apps as a back up to map and compass and in emergencies.
Demonstrate an awareness of local and national access issues, access legislation, personal responsibilities, the Countryside Code and sustainability.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of walking equipment, safety equipment and emergency procedures.
After 2 days on successful demonstration of all of the above , you will be awarded with a NNAS Bronze Certificate.
What you'll Need
Essential minimum kit
Suitable walking boots/Trail Shoes
Comfortable walking trousers
T-shirt/Base Layer
Long sleeved insulated layer – ie light fleece, primaloft jacket, heavy weight merino wool long sleeved
Waterproof Jacket with Hood
Waterproof trousers
Warm Hat
Gloves
Packed lunch with high calorie snacks
Water bottle
Rucksack
Mobile Phone
Watch
Recommended but not essential
Spare socks and shoes to change after walk
Plasters
Drybag/waterproof bag liner bag for rucksack
Waterproof gloves
Schedule
Day 1
09:00 - 10:00
Meet group, brew and indoor discussion looking at various maps.
10:00 - 13:30
3 - 3.5 hours outdoor walk with maps.
13:30 - 14:00
Debrief, homework given for next days session - Plot a short route with skills learnt on day 1
Day 2
09:00 - 10:00
We will look at the homework and discuss as a group the routes plotted. Pro’s and con’s
10:00 - 13:30
Outside walk on the hill. Practice skills and sneak peak into NNAS Silver
13:30 - 14:00
Debrief
View the Course Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.
View the Course Cancellation / Refund Policy.
This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
Other Navigation Courses from Due North
Thu 26th Feb 26 NNAS Bronze 2 Day Navigation Course
Thu 23 Apr 26 NNAS Bronze 2 Day Navigation Course
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Loweswater Village Hall, 25 Loweswater Close, Cockermouth, CA13 9LL, United Kingdom
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