Course Info
Join our two-day Intermediate Navigation Course in North Wales and take your navigation skills to the next level! Designed for hikers with some experience, this practical navigation course will help you to confidently navigate off well-trodden paths and onto more complicated or challenging mountain terrain. Ideal for those ready to take on remote peaks and less-explored routes, our North Wales navigation course provides expert guidance to enhance your map reading, compass use, and route-finding skills.
Dates Jan - Dec 
Duration 2 Days 
Start Location Eryri - Snowdonia 
Instructor Ratio 1:6 
Skill Level H2 
Book Today £159 P/Person Our two-day intermediate navigation course in Snowdonia offers participants the opportunity to enhance their map reading and compass skills in the challenging mountain terrain of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri (Snowdonia National Park). Day one focuses on refining basic navigation techniques, including route planning and contour interpretation, while day two involves practical exercises in more remote areas, emphasizing accuracy and confidence in off-path navigation. This immersive experience not only builds competence but will ensure you can enjoy bigger mountain journeys with improved safety.
Our Intermediate and Advanced courses include a certificate of achievement.
Course Content
- Refresh your old skills
- Map types, Scales and Grid references
- Measuring Distance
- Orientating the map
- Using map contours
- Compasses -What to buy and what you get for your money
- Navigating away from paths and tracks
- Advanced compass techniques
- Accurately measuring distance on mountainous terrain
- Navigational strategies for poor visibility (Fog, mist, night)
- GPS, mobile phones & altimeters
All our courses are delivered by qualified and highly experienced mountain professionals with years of experience instructing navigation to all levels from beginner to advanced level.
A course syllabus will be provided at the start of the course for all participants.
