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Orienteering
Orienteering in the Welsh Mountains

Whether you want to walk through peaceful, unspoilt fields and paths or you'd rather scramble up exposed rocky ridges Snowdonia has everything on offer. The towering peaks of Tryfan, Snowdon and the surrounding mountains are riddled with technical scrambling and mountaineering challenges whilst the beautiful lakes and rolling hills below provide a tranquil setting for more relaxing walks and rambles.
On our Summer hillwalking and mountaineering courses our highly skilled instructors help you gain all the skills, techniques and, most of all, the confidence you need to travel further in the hills under your own steam.
So whatever you’re looking for, from a breathtaking white-knuckle week in the mountains or a relaxing week strolling through the hills you're sure to find just the thing at Plas y Brenin.

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Discover Orienteering
An intensive introduction to the world of orienteering teaching you rough and fine navigation, map setting, contour interpretation, pacing, using attack points and compass work. By the end of it you'll have changed from an enthusiastic beginner to an eager competitor.
Previous Experience  none required.
No. Days
Cost 08
Dates 08
2 £140
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Skills Coaching for Orienteering
Make the leap from light green to green. This intensive two-day course is aimed at teachers who would like to develop their personal skills. During the weekend you will be coached on many of the techniques used whilst racing in local forests and parks.
Previous Experience  raced in events at orange/light green standard.
No. Days
Cost 08
Dates 08
2 £145
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British Orienteering Instructor
A two day course aimed primarily at teachers. Day one of the course comprises the British Orienteering Leaders course which is an introduction to teaching orienteering. Day two looks at skill development for those who would like to teach orienteering up to GCSE level.
Previous Experience  an interest in orienteering.
No. Days
Cost 08
Dates 08
2 £140
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Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Orienteering
If you're a teacher, outdoor instructor, or someone involved in any youth work and you are interested in giving youngsters an introduction to orienteering, this course will give you everything you need. From map reading and technical skills right up to how to plan your own course and train others to compete.
Previous Experience  participated in a competitive orienteering event
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Cost 08
Dates 08
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