Complete Navigation Skills
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 2 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Complete Navigation Skills

  • Hike
  • Navigation
  • Intermediate
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Overview

Build and develop your navigational skills and give yourself the confidence to explore scenic hills and majestic mountains. Over the two days, our expert, highly-qualified instructors will cover all aspects of navigation with you, and leave you feeling ready to explore on your own and with friends. You’ll learn how to find your way in good weather and bad, in daylight and in the middle of the night. The majority of your learning will take place out in the stunning hills and mountains of Snowdonia, making the most of the beautifully varied terrain to help develop your knowledge and skills.

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Can I book privately?

Yes. If you would like to book a private course then give us a call to discuss your needs.

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The Objectives

You’ll develop and improve your navigational skills, whatever your level of experience, and come away feeling confident to navigate the hills and mountains by day and by night, in good weather and bad. You’ll come away itching to plan your next trip, armed with all the navigation skills for a great day out.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

What to Expect

Two days out in the hills and mountains, learning how to navigate proficiently. We’ll cover the use of a map and compass and their features, and cover concepts including pacing, bearings, contours and tick-off features and more. Everything you learn will help you build a toolkit for planning your own journeys in some incredible places.

Experience Required

  • You should have a taste for summer hillwalking but are looking to develop your confidence navigating on your own or as part of a group.

Why Choose Plas y Brenin?

Our instructors are some of the UK’s most experienced. We train other instructors and help to write the national syllabuses for NGB qualifications in mountaineering, paddlesports, cycling and climbing. Our goal is to teach you skills to last a lifetime, and at Plas y Brenin you know you are getting training from the best.

If your course is based at Plas y Brenin, the residential price includes accommodation for the night before, and the duration of your time here. If you’re staying with us, we also provide delicious meals to keep you going as you learn, meaning you can concentrate on enjoying yourself.

When it comes to equipment, at Plas y Brenin we have a wide range of top-quality kit for you to use, all included in your course fee. This means if you’re just starting out, there’s no need to rush out and buy a load of expensive gear, and if you’re already pretty well kitted-out, it’s a great chance to try something new.

Improve your navigational confidence with our expert team, and give yourself the skills to safely travel off the beaten track.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide

·         Walking socks 

·         Wicking base layer

·         Walking trousers – usually these will be a modern ‘technical’ quick drying fabric

·         Fleece jacket or pullover

·         Woolly hat and Gloves – need to be warm

·         Spare clothing – e.g. extra fleece, spare gloves, spare hat

·         Drinks bottle and/or flask, sandwich box

·         Maps - OS 17 Snowdon & Conwy Valley 1:25000 (and OS 115 Snowdon 1:50000 for navigation courses). Laminated maps are great as you don't need a map case - these can be purchased from our on-site shop.

·         In the summer you should consider bringing sun cream, sun glasses, insect repellent and a sun hat

 

You should also bring, if you have them but, you can borrow these from our stores

·         Walking Boots

·         Hard Shell Waterproofs

·         Rucksack- ideally 35 litres min

·         Compass (Silva Expedition 4 recommended)

·         Headtorch

 

A good general level of fitness will help you get the most out of this course, but your instructor will always ensure the pace of the group is set so that everyone is getting the most out of their training.
Course Schedule

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Length
2 Days
Start Date
14th November, 2020
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3
Cost
£327
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2 Days
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4th January, 2021
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6
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£327
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2 Days
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9th January, 2021
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6
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£327
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2 Days
Start Date
18th January, 2021
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6
Cost
£327
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Length
2 Days
Start Date
30th January, 2021
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6
Cost
£327
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Length
2 Days
Start Date
20th February, 2021
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6
Cost
£327
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Length
2 Days
Start Date
27th February, 2021
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6
Cost
£327
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2 Days
Start Date
24th April, 2021
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6
Cost
£327
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Length
2 Days
Start Date
11th September, 2021
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6
Cost
£327
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Length
2 Days
Start Date
18th September, 2021
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6
Cost
£327
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Length
2 Days
Start Date
27th November, 2021
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6
Cost
£327
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Length
2 Days
Start Date
4th December, 2021
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6
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£327
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Length
2 Days
Start Date
19th February, 2022
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6
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£327
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Length
2 Days
Start Date
26th February, 2022
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6
Cost
£327
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Length
2 Days
Start Date
26th March, 2022
Spaces left
6
Cost
£327
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This course will help you become

A MORE CONFIDENT AND COMPETENT NAVIGATOR IN THE HILLS, READY TO TAKE ON MORE AMBITIOUS JOURNEYS.

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