NNAS Bronze (Beginner) two-day navigation course

NNAS Bronze (Beginners) two-day navigation course

Beginners' Navigation – understanding the basics of 'decoding' Ordnance Survey and Harvey maps, to navigate our way safely around the trails and paths…

Supported by Silva

This is for fell walkers who would usually follow others and would like to start to understand the map for themselves. It's also for Nordic Walkers and Nordic Walking Instructors, and trail runners new to navigation.

This is an entry-level course into navigation for personal development and will give you a NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) Bronze Award, assuming you can demonstrate a good understanding and application of the skills being taught on the course. (Don't worry – everyone does by the end!)

No qualifications are needed in order to participate in this two-day course.

What you will learn on this course:

• How to read a map, understand contours and features
  
• How to use a compass in conjunction with your map
  
• How to orientate your map
  
• How to relate land features around you accurately to your map
  
• How to use features along your chosen route to identify your location at any given moment
  
• How to set a bearing
  
• How to relocate, should you become 'mis-placed' (we don't like to say lost!)
  
• How to use timing and pacing in order to find your chosen control point / location
  
• An understanding of the Countryside Code, knowledge of what equipment is suitable for the fells and emergency procedures that are relevant
  
• How to plan a route
  
• Some safe navigational techniques
  
• How to identify hazards
  

Gain a deeper understanding of how to use a map and compass, in order to navigate a chosen route across different scales of maps.

Grow your confidence to take yourself and friends further afield but within the bounds of your new knowledge / qualification.

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Two-day course £135

Book 2/3 March 2026 - UllswaterBook 8/9 May 2026 – ConistonContact us to discuss / book

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