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Basic Navigation

A good start to navigation, this day or weekend will teach you basic navigation, from symbols, scales and grid references to ground shape, measuring distance, taking bearings and using a compass. The perfect course to start your adventures outdoors and in the mountains.

Navigation Skills

Building on the previous course, or your own skills set this day or weekend will address all aspects of advanced navigation and leave you capable of finding your way confidently.

Hillwalking Skills

This weekend will be able to move you from a track follower to really explore off the beaten track. With improvements to your navigation, route planning, and knowledge of both emergency procedures and the mountain environment. Throughout this practical course you will have the opportunity to explore the dramatic higher peaks of the UK, and travel over some of its wilder terrain.

Two Day Expedition

This weekend is an ideal opportunity for you to find out what’s is in store for your own future expeditions.  This two day course will allow you to practise your navigation skills, rucksack packing and carrying, over night camping and experiment with expedition food.  An ideal starter to expedition work.

Ridge Walks

Available only during the summer season this course will allow you to go to places which require a real head for heights. If you are interested in moving over steep ground safely, then this is the ideal day or weekend for you. By the end of the day or weekend you will have traversed some of the Britains rocky ridges.

Bespoke Courses

All the courses listed above are our most popular activities. We are however able to tailor your exact requirements so that you get what you are looking for. If you would like to have an adventure in the Mountains of the UK but our generic courses do not seem to fit contact us to discuss your exact requirements. In the past we have designed various bespoke events such as:-

• A five day adventure in the Lake District
• A seven day course in Snowdonia with both mountain and other activities
• An eight day trip to Arran