Outdoor Navigation Training and Online Map Reading Webinar in Northumberland, North East and the Scottish Borders
The National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) was launched in 1994 at the Royal Institute of Navigation in London. Since then over 50,000 people of all ages have gained awards.
The aims of the National Navigation Award Scheme are simple – to give lovers of the outdoors, whatever their sport, age or fitness, the freedom to explore the paths, trails, hills and mountains of Britain and abroad, through training.
There are three main awards – the Bronze National Navigation Award, the Silver National Navigation Award and the Gold National Navigation Award. Progressing through the three awards will take you from being an absolute map and compass novice right through to be an expert navigator at Gold.
ONLINE WEBINAR | INTRODUCTION TO MAP AND COMPASS
During these current restrictions we are offering online Basic Navigation sessions.
We cover:
Map Choice
Grid References
Map Orientation
Contours
Introduction of Compass
Taking a Bearing
Planning a walk
How to use GPS along with map and compass.
Learning and social connection with like-minded people.
REVIEW. “Thoroughly recommended. Even during a national lockdown, Karl still managed to produce engaging, informative, and quality content delivered on Zoom. Can’t wait to get out on a proper course in the hills.” Callum, Scotland
Using the video conferencing platform Zoom.
Aimed at people who have none, or very little knowledge of maps and a compass, or even just to refresh your skills.
These sessions are available on a bespoke basis from 1:1, individuals and groups..
Cost £10 per person
Get in touch to register your interest:
[email protected]
The Bronze National Navigation Award is a practical hands-on award. It is aimed at people with no navigation experience whether you are new to the outdoors or have been relying on others, guidebooks or easy well-defined routes.
It is also the starting point for many Duke of Edinburgh students, scouts and guides and cadets who are looking to develop their outdoor skills. NNAS Bronze award is accredited by the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 4, and 2 SCQF credit points are awarded on completion. (See FAQs for more)
The syllabus of the Bronze National Navigation Award teaches navigation in the countryside using paths tracks and other linear features. Basic map interpretation and compass work is also included.
For a full syllabus of the Bronze National Navigation Award Click Here:
See our Events/walks page for dates or contact us direct.
The Silver National Navigation Award develops the navigation skills acquired at the Bronze level. It adds skills required to navigate to features and places some distance from paths and tracks. The Silver award teaches accurate compass work. It will also teach you to select the suitable navigational techniques to cross open country.
Silver National Navigation Award courses are taught in areas with access to open country and involve periods where you’ll be navigating away from paths and tracks.
For the full syllabus of the Silver National Navigation Award click here:
See our Events/walks page for dates or contact us direct.
One Day Navigation Training Days
Do you head out into the hills? Do you carry a map but don’t know how to read it properly?
Does learning navigation skills scare you?
We realise that it can be daunting to get your head around this skill, but we will take it back to basics and give you the foundation skills to build on.
We will spend a short time inside where you will be introduced to maps, Compasses and Grid references and then we will head out into the outdoors to consolidate the skills.
Dates 2021: See our Events/walks page for dates or contact us direct.
Full day price £60 pp (Discounts available for groups over 3 people) Please contact us on 07734566588 or [email protected] for more info.