Intermediate Navigation Skills

Join Kevin, a Mountain Leader and member of the Dartmoor Rescue Team, for an immersive intermediate navigation course designed to enhance your outdoor exploration skills. With years of experience walking in the UK and Europe, as well as training and supervising DofE expeditions, Kevin is the perfect guide to help you confidently navigate and enjoy your walking experiences.

Course Objectives

Gain confidence in using a map to navigate a route and relish the walking experience
Develop the ability to plan a route, and follow it safely and effectively through open moorland and countryside
Learn how to use a compass and GPS navigation, particularly in poor visibility conditions
Gain the confidence to explore paths, tracks, and discover new places

Course Content

Detailed and complex route planning
Relating physical features to the map
Utilising a compass – understanding when and how to use it
Tactical navigation process, identifying mistakes, and relocation techniques
Using a GPS device effectively
Enhancing your environmental knowledge

Requirements

Experience

A basic understanding of maps and navigation, if in doubt do the Basic Navigation Skills course

Fitness

A general level of fitness is required for a day’s walking on the moors. The approximate distance covered will be 6-8 km.

Age

Minimum age 14, unless accompanied by an adult.

Equipment

Maps and compasses will be provided. Please bring waterproofs and sturdy footwear.

Lunch is not provided

Location

Starting from Riverside, or from Haytor or Postbridge information centers. Other locations on Dartmoor can be arranged upon request.

Duration

This is a full-day course on the moor, so please bring a packed lunch to enjoy during the break.

Costs

£140 – up to 2 participants
Additional participants £50 each
Maximum 8 participants

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your navigation skills and enjoy the beautiful Dartmoor landscape under the expert guidance of Kevin. Sign up for this enriching course today and unlock your potential for adventure!