INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION
COURSE
4 - 8 HRS
BEGINNER
Learn the basics in navigation. This beginner course covers all the essential skills to get you started with your navigation and hillwalking journey. Throughout the course you will get plenty of time to practice the skills covered.
Course Content
- Mountain Safety, Access, Hazards & Equipment
- Introduction to; Maps, Scales, Symbols and Contour Features
- Introduction to the Compass
- Map-setting and Self-location Procedure
- Methods of Timing and Measuring Distance
- Map-setting with a Compass
- Feature Recognition
- Navigational Techniques such as; Aiming off, Tick-off Features
Prerequisites
- No experience required, this course is aimed at beginners.
Course Ratio
- 1 instructor to 6 participants.
- Minimum 2 participants.
Course Duration and Pricing
- Full day, 8 hours - €75
- Half day workshops, 3-4 hours - €50
COURSE BOOKING OPTIONS
Next Course Location: Glendalough Area, Co. Wicklow
Next Available Date: Wednesday 10th June, Wed 15th July & Wed 12th Aug (7pm - 10pm)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Professional and qualified Mountain Leader.
- First aid trained and certified leader to REC 3/ Wilderness First Aid 3 standard.
- Fully insured activity and staff.
- Map.
- Compass.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Personal equipment as listed in the "required equipment" list.
- Food and refreshments.
- Transport.
- Car parking fees.
- Accommodation.
- Personal accident insurance.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Hiking boots - It can be wet and boggy with off trail sections and open mountainside.
- Clothing suitable for hiking/sport - Avoid cotton/ jeans etc.
- Raingear - Waterproof jacket and leggings.
- Water & Nutrition/Food/Snacks.
- Extra layers such as a fleece jumper.
- Hat & gloves.
- SPF - even if it’s not sunny.
- Bug spray - There can be midge and ticks from spring to autumn.
- Any medications you may need.
- Small rucksack to hold the above items.
- Spare clothing such as socks/tops/bottoms/shoes for after the hike - you don’t need to carry these, leave them in the car for your return.
- Walking sticks if you normally use them.
MEETING POINT
We use a number of locations around the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains. National wide options also available. Locations will be advertised on the booking link. Contact us for more details.