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Map and Compass Courses
Published: Monday 6th February 2012
New Map and Compass Dates
Every year the Ranger Service teach map and compass courses for beginners or people who require a refresher.
Using active learning, the course will develop your map reading and compass skills to give you the confidence to navigate your way around.
The morning session covers the basic elements such as map scales, contours, setting the map, timing and pacing, as well as the use of the compass and taking and walking on a bearing.
The afternoon session involves a local hill walk to give you the opportunity to practice the skills learnt in the morning.
Numbers are restricted to eight people per course, to allow more personal instruction with the Countryside Ranger. (Must be over 16 years of age)
February courses are now fully booked but more dates are available in November and December
- Saturday 3rd November
- Saturday 10th November
- Thursday 6th December
Location: tbc
Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Cost: £25 (includes a £10 non-refundable deposit)
