Step beyond the basics and take your navigation skills to the next level with a full-day session designed for those ready to venture off the beaten path. Building upon your existing knowledge, this course provides an opportunity to enhance your confidence in navigating diverse terrain with precision and accuracy. You’ll cover advanced techniques to ensure you feel at ease walking away from well-trodden tracks.
Your day will start at 09:30 near Watlington, Oxfordshire, where you'll meet with the group and go over a quick recap of basic navigation principles. This will ensure everyone is on the same page before diving into the more advanced techniques. Once we’re ready, we’ll head out into the beautiful Chiltern Hills West, using OS Explorer 171 maps to explore various terrains.
Throughout the day, we will work on refining compass use, mastering back bearings, and walking confidently without relying on marked paths. Key techniques like aiming off and attack points will be practised, allowing you to approach your routes with greater precision. Contour interpretation will be a significant focus, giving you deeper insight into the landscape. Along the way, there will be opportunities to practise any additional skills or navigation challenges you wish to focus on.
You’ll benefit from tailored instruction in small groups, ensuring individual guidance and plenty of hands-on practice. By the end of the day, you'll be equipped with refined skills and the confidence to navigate more challenging terrain.
This course takes place near Watlington, nestled in the beautiful Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire.
The area offers a mix of woodland and open land, perfect for practising advanced navigation techniques in a variety of environments. Detailed meeting instructions will be provided after booking.
This session is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of map reading and compass use. If you’re familiar with the fundamentals but wish to fine-tune your skills, this course is ideal.
The course is led by a highly experienced and fully qualified Mountain Leader and National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) provider. Also qualified in Outdoor Pursuits First Aid, the instructor is a member of both the Mountain Training Association and British Mountaineering Council. Volunteering as the Central Regional Co-ordinator for the Mountain Training Association further reflects her commitment to the outdoor community.
With a lifelong passion for the outdoors, a degree in Archaeology, and extensive personal experience in various adventure sports, she is dedicated to helping others gain skills and confidence in the great outdoors. Whether it's through exploring the hills or improving wellbeing through nature, her expertise ensures participants enjoy a safe and enriching day of learning.
This session is designed for those who already have a basic understanding of map reading and compass use. You should be familiar with fundamental navigation techniques, but the course will help refine and develop more advanced skills.
If you’re unsure if your current level is suitable, feel free to reach out for guidance.
You’ll need appropriate clothing for a full day outdoors. This includes:
All necessary maps and compasses will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
The course begins at 09:30 near Watlington, Oxfordshire, and runs for a full day.
Expect to finish around late afternoon. Exact meeting details will be provided upon booking.
Yes! Private bookings are available for individuals or groups of up to 8 people for £150.
This gives you complete flexibility with the date and tailored instruction.
Group sizes are kept small with a maximum of 8 participants. This allows for plenty of personal instruction and interaction with the instructor.
We run the course in most weather conditions, but in cases of extreme weather where it might be unsafe (such as severe storms or heavy snow), the course may be rescheduled or cancelled.
You will be informed as soon as possible if this happens.
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About the centre
Lewknor, Oxfordshire
Operated by Angelina Mountain Leader, a partner of adventuro.
