This mountain navigation course is ideal for anyone who wants to be self sufficient in the mountains of the UK.

This course is aimed at those who have previously taken the Beginners Navigation Course or already have the skills covered on that course.

The course is suitable for anyone over the age of 18. There is no maximum age and we regularly get a mixture of ages and experience and are used to tailoring the course to meet the needs of a varied group of people.

What does the course cover?

• One day of practical navigation in the mountains of Cumbria
• Introduction to different map scales
• Setting the map
• How to plan and follow a route across featureless terrain
• Estimating distances accurately using pacing and timing
• Navigating in poor or limited visibility
• How to use the compass
• Re-orientating yourself if you do get lost
• Training and Assessment to Silver NNAS standard (optional - if you want to attend the course for your own benefit and do not require the certificate then you do not need to be assessed)
• Certificate for successful candidates assessed to Silver level
• Mountain weather - how the weather affects our route planning and choice during the day
• Emergency procedures in case of an incident
• Choice and use of equipment

What is the NNAS?
The National Navigation Award Scheme is a nationally recognised structure for the provision of navigation training courses. It is arranged into 3 levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold. A two day navigation course can include the training and assessment of the Silver NNAS award which is ideal for those looking to navigate in mountainous terrain. There is no need to have taken the bronze course prior to the silver award.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Equipment Required.