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Right Way in a Day

Basic Navigation Courses in the Peak District

A one day Right Way in a Day course based in the Derbyshire Peak District and designed for hillwalkers wanting to learn the key skills to navigate away from main paths.  A day with us in the heart of the Peak moorland will provide a 'toolbox' of essential techniques delivered in a progressive, practical and fun way.  By the end of the day participants will feel confident enough to head for less travelled areas and leave the beaten path behind. 

Areas covered include;

• Understanding the map as a two-dimensional plan.
• Using map symbols and scales.
• Orientating maps with and without a compass.
• Using the orientated map to identify land features and indicate direction of travel.
• Choosing simple navigation strategies and routes.
• Using linear features (e.g. paths and tracks) as handrails.
• Estimating distance both on maps and on the ground
• Understanding contours to match landforms to their map representation.
• Planning safe and suitable walks.
• Relocating using simple techniques

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