“The mountains will always be there, the trick is to make sure you are too”

Hervey Voge

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, although we do allow under 18's if they are accompanied by an adult. 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.

“Mountains have a way of dealing with overconfidence”

Hermann Buhl

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
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

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Group Size	1	2	3	4
Per Person	£100	£60	£50	£50

Where to meet: Outside the Britannia Inn, Elterwater
Postcode: LA22 9HP
Grid Reference: NY 327 048

Directions

From Ambleside take the A593 (Coniston) for 3 miles, turning right at Skelwith Bridge onto the B5343. After 2 miles turn left into Elterwater Village and The Britannia Inn is on the village green.

Bus Services

The bus stops in Elterwater opposite the meetpoint.

The 516 runs between Ambleside and the Langdale Valley.

Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Summer Courses:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Compass
Map: Ordanance Survey OL7

Winter Courses:

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Compass
Map: Ordanance Survey OL7

Excellent experience Review by Ian

Overall Experience

I cant speak highly enough of the Advanced Navigation course. Neil, the instructor was patient and knowledgeable and explained everything. The outcome of the course is that I feel far less dependent on the GPS. (Posted on 04/07/2017)

Advanced Navigation Course Review by Amaranda_14

Overall Experience

A really worthwhile day & great to combine a day's walking with an opportunity to learn more about navigation & map reading. I'd recommend this course, even if you walk or hike regularly, just to top up your navigation skills.. (Posted on 19/09/2016)

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Directions

Bus Services

Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event. This should include the following:

Questions:

Wansfell from Ambleside

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Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following: