Always wanted to become more independant in the hills and plan your own routes or do you want to have the knowledge that you can navigate yourself to safety if the weather takes a turn for the worse?

That is what this day is all about. Don’t worry If you have never picked up a map and compass before, this day is for you!

We will spend a day in the hills looking at the basics of using a compass and map reading focussing on the following;

• Different types of compass, key features and the benefits

• Different types of maps, key features and the benefits

• Understanding different map scales

• Setting or orientating the map with and without a compass

• Grid references, how to take one and different types

• Compass bearings, how to take one and how to use it in the outdoors