Navigation and Hill Skills

• dates: Fri 01 Oct - Sun 03 Oct 2010
• duration: 2 nights
• adrenaline rating: 1
• fitness rating: 1
• max group size per instructor: 6
• location: Snowdonia, North Wales show map
• price: from £145.00 pp
• availability: Places Available

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• About the Break
• What's Included?
• Itinerary
• Destination
• Travel
• Reviews

• About the Break

  Enjoy a weekend walking in the hills, learning the skills necessary to navigate and look after yourself in the British mountains.

  During this two day course your instructor will take you through all the essential skills to enable you to enjoy the hills safely, whatever the weather. 

  From map symbols and grid references to taking bearings and interpreting contour lines, we cover all the essential navigation skills so that you can explore the hills and mountains with confidence. Other hill skills covered include route planning and emergency procedure, mountain weather and choice and use of equipment. 

  This is a practical course, so come prepared to go outdoors. This course does not include accommodation. We are happy to send you details of a range of accommodation options in Snowdonia, from campsites to 4 star hotels! We normally meet at a local cafe on Saturday morning from where we head out for a day in the hills.
  Before the course, we will send you a detailed list of the kit that you will need to bring, as well as course notes.

• What's Included?

  Course Only

  • 2 days navigation instruction and guiding
  • Fully qualified expert instructors
  • First aid cover
  • Waterproofs (if required)
  • Digital photos of the day (put on a special website for you to access)
  • 15% Discount Voucher for Cotswold Outdoor

• Itinerary & What to Bring

  • Saturday

  • 9:15am: Meet your instructor and the rest of the group at a local cafe in Snowdonia. Depart for a day in the hills
  • 12:30pm: Lunch break
  • 1:15pm: Continue with the course
  • 5:00pm: Return to Llanberis

  • Sunday

  • 9:30am: Rendez vous with your instructor. Depart for the day's chosen route
  • 12:30pm: Lunch break
  • 4:00pm: Return.Farewells, guests depart

  What should I bring?

  Please remember to bring the following clothing and equipment with you.

  • Walking boots with ankle support (local hire is available)
  • Waterproof jacket and over trousers (these don't necessarily have to be expensive breathable types). We have a limited store of spare waterproofs if you don't have your own
  • Warm outdoor clothing (fleeces, jumpers, tracksuit / jogging bottoms / leggings)
  • Warm hat and gloves, even in the summer
  • Rucksack for your daily use (approx. 25 - 35 litres)
  • Rucksack liner (bin liner)
  • Water bottle
  • Flask (if you want hot drinks during the day)
  • Headtorch, if you have one
  
  
  Maps and compass
  You will need a waterproof OS map of the area. If you have a compass please do bring it with you. We are happy to lend a compass, just let us know before the course and your instructor will bring it for you.
  
  You will use the following map:
  1:25 000 OS Explorer OL17 Snowdon and Conwy Valley

• Destination

• Travel

  Drive to North Wales or take the train to Bangor.

  Snowdonia is well connected to the UK’s road network via the A55 coastal expressway which links to the M6 and the A5 from the M54. The drive to Snowdonia takes around 4½ hours from London, about 2 hours from Birmingham or Manchester or considerably less from Liverpool or Chester.

  For route details see http://www.theaa.com/travel

• Reviews

  I've had the most wonderful time, learnt loads. Gareth was great fun and a very good leader.

  Lizzie: Get Lost? Navigation Skills

  We both really enjoyed ourselves. We were most impressed by your friendliness and flexibility, combined with clear professionalism and enthusiasm for your area of expertise. Many thanks.

  Dorcas: Navigation Skills

  Great instruction, great time had. Hope to do more with you.

  Sara: Get Lost? Navigation

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