Night Navigation and Advanced Skills

Join our expert instructors, Kevin (Mountain Leader and member of Dartmoor Rescue Team) or Michelle (Hill & Moorland Leader), for a specialised course focused on enhancing your night navigation and advanced navigation skills. Both Kevin and Michelle bring extensive experience from walking in the UK and Europe and have a background in training and supervising DofE expeditions. As qualified first aiders, your safety is in capable hands.

Course Objectives

Gain confidence in navigating during poor visibility conditions or after dark
Understand the importance of timing and pacing techniques to aid navigation
Learn to apply tactical navigation methods for improved navigation
Develop the ability to identify and safely recover from navigational errors

Course Content

Understanding the differences between daytime and nighttime navigation
Utilising timing, pacing, and compass techniques
Appreciating contours and landforms for better navigation
Mastering safe recovery techniques in poor visibility conditions

Requirements

Experience

You must be confident with using a map and compass in daylight

Fitness

A general level of fitness is required for walking on the moors. The approximate distance covered will be 3-4 km.

Age

Minimum age 14, unless accompanied by an adult.

Equipment

Maps and compasses will be provided. Please bring waterproofs, sturdy footwear and a torch (ideally a head torch).

Location

The course will be held at Mardon Down (near Moretonhampstead). Other locations on Dartmoor can be arranged upon request.

Duration

This course spans approximately 3-4 hours, taking place in the evening or after dark to ensure practical, hands-on experience.

Costs

£60 – up to 2 participants
Additional participants £20 each
Maximum 6 participants