Our Range of Navigation Courses
We offer bespoke navigation coaching, plus night navigation sessions alongside NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) Bronze, Silver & Gold level certification.
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The NNAS is supported by The National Institute of Navigation, Mountain Training, Ramblers UK and British Orienteering, among others.
We offer assessment days or online discussions to help assess your NNAS level and which skills you need to practice. Or choose a private one-day navigation course to take your skills to the next level.
Our navigation coach, Nicky Merrett, is one of the leading NNAS course providers. Gary, Sean and Rob complete our Navigation Tutor Team.
Beginner
Learn of the basics of 'decoding' Ordnance Survey and Harvey maps to navigate our way safely around the trails and paths. Hands-on, practical and well-paced for complete beginners.
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Intermediate
Understand the jump from macro navigation to fine navigation. Get off the beaten track, and gain the skills to do so while on and off trail and on slightly technical terrain. Understand navigation in poor weather conditions and hours of darkness.
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Advanced
Building on Bronze & Silver level navigational skills to move to fine contour detail for navigating inhospitable ground, off the beaten track, in potentially tricky weather conditions. Perfect for heading out to lead friends or partnering up on mountain marathons.
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Bespoke navigation courses
Personalised and tailored to your needs
Scheduled courses and certification may not be for you, and you may want to cover specific items in a way to suit you.
No problem – we can build your bespoke course around your needs.
Any level
Whether starting your navigation journey, wanting to learn new techniques, or perhaps be assessed for which NNAS certificate you should aim for... our experienced coaches can fulfil your requirements with a fabulous day out in the Lakeland fells, whatever the weather.
Bespoke introduction to night navigation
Introduction to navigating in the dark.
Without daylight, even the simplest navigation becomes a different ballgame. Improve your confidence and lose the fear of being 'lost'.