Yorkshire Dales Guides - Hornby Laithe, Stainforth, Settle. North Yorks. BD24 9LP
01729 824455
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BASIC MAP & COMPASS, GPS, SAFETY and NNAS NAVIGATION AWARDS
Map, Compass and all safety kit provided for all these courses listed below.
You really are never too old to learn.
We have "Open" courses which individuals and groups can join in.
If there are 4 or more of you, we can also arrange dates to suit your group.
Mid-week or Weekends.
Getting Started with Navigation Days
Never used a map before - then this is the day for you
These days are designed for people who want to learn the basics of navigation.
Developing Your Compass Skills Days
Understand how to use a map and the basics of navigation but never really used a compass before - then this is the day for you.
These days are for people who have used a map to navigate and now want to gain skills in using a compass.
Walking with a GPS Days
Do you have a GPS which you have not really used much? Do you have a phobia about manuals? Do you want to know if you would find a GPS useful? - Then this is the day for you.
These days are designed for people who want to learn the basics of a GPS while on a walk. Instruction given at your own pace.
Safety on the Hills Days
Happy about your navigation skills but need to gain some confidence around your knowledge of personal safety when out walking on the hills - then this day if for you.
These days will be very practical and look at planning and preparation for going into more remote area and simple procedures for unforeseen incidents.
National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS)
Want to develop your navigation skills in more depth and would like some accreditation too - then these are the courses for you.
The NNAS is an incentive scheme designed to help people develop their skills from basic understanding at Bronze level through to a higher level of skills at Silver and Gold level.
2 day non-residential courses
Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards
Learn from scratch or develop your navigation skills.
Our courses are practically based from start to finish.
Build up your confidence so you can explore beyond the well beaten tracks and take advantage of the areas that Open Access has brought you.
