NNAS Gold Award Navigation in Snowdonia

Welcome to the NNAS Gold Award Navigation in Snowdonia event! Get ready to hone your navigation skills in the beautiful setting of Snowdonia. Join us at Yr Hafod on Sat Oct 18 2025 at 09:00 AM for a day full of learning and adventure. Whether you're training for your ML or a seasoned navigator, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skills and explore the great outdoors. Don't miss out on this opportunity to complete your NNAS Gold Award Training and have a great time doing it! If you would like to book your assessment, please note this is a separate weekend.

Info: Utilise the skills and techniques of the Bronze and Silver Awards in the context of Gold National Navigation Award navigation strategies.
Utilise contours and fine detail as the prime method of navigation.
Accurately: Follow a route, judge distance, check progress against time, use relevant compass skills and maintain continuous map contact.
Use back bearings and transits to confirm the current position.
Use aspect of slope as an aid to relocation.
Select appropriate techniques within an overall navigation strategy.
Navigate in intricate terrain in reduced visibility i.e. mist or darkness.
Select an appropriate, safe route in relation to height gain and loss, dangerous terrain and other major hazards.
Assess the route ahead in the field in relation to prevailing conditions or changing circumstances (e.g. weather, time, daylight, ability/fitness) and re-plan the route appropriately if necessary.
Shorten a route, use an escape route and know emergency procedures.
Recognise the occurrence

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Idwal Cottage, Nant Ffrancon, Bangor, United Kingdom