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Introduction to Hill Walking and Navigation

Cost: £150. Duration: 2 evenings & 2 days. Age: 18+.
  

AIM:
The aim of the course is to give you a good foundation in safety whilst hill walking by introducing you to the basics of map reading and navigation.

   

Pre-requisites:

Compasses & Maps will be provided. However you’re welcome to use your own if you have it.

• Some experience of hill/low level walking.

    

Course Content:

• The Environment & weather.
• Map Reading & Compass Work
• Personal Safety on the Hill
• The Essentials to Carry

    

Dates	Venue	Additional Info
Mondays 31st May            & 14th June Saturdays 5th June             & 19th June	St Modans High School Local Mountains	Weekday dates are evenings. Weekends dates are Days.

   
Booking information can be found at the Courses Page.

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