Awarding Body

NNAS

Scheme

Bronze Navigator Award

Course

Training & Assessment

Type

Assessment

Award Description

Aim: To be able to plan and follow routes in the countryside using paths and tracks.

This course is over two days, it is suitable for complete beginners to navigation using map and compass or those with basic knowledge seeking to build upon there existing skills. This course is also suitable for those who would like to pursue a career within the outdoors and is a good starting point if you would like to attend the MTA Lowland Leader Award.

Day 1, will be based in and around the forestry tracks of Ballater. Where we will look at the different types of maps, grid references and how to orientate or set the map using linear features and the compass.

Day 2, will be based on the open hillside surrounding Ballater, here we will reiforce the previous days learning, put those skills to the test and there will be the opportunity to seek further guidance.

For details of how to book your place on this course please email aspect-mountaineering@outlook.com or message me via my facebook page www.facebook.com/aspect.mountaineering/ 

Due to COVID-19 all coaching of navigation skills will be based outside, including the theory element of this course. Please be prepared for any weather. Aspect Mountaineering requests that you bring your own map case, compass and hand santiser. If you do not have these please contact Aspect Mountaineering. All maps will be provided by Aspect Mountaineering, they will be laminated and sterilised before and during use. If you have any concerns relating to COVID-19 please contact Aspect Mountaineering, for further information.

Aspect Mountaineering will fully refund any course fees if this course has is to be cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The meeting place for day 1 of this course is Ballater Public Car Park, 6 Church Square, Ballater. AB355NE @ 09.00

Start

17/10/2020 09:00

End

18/10/2020 16:30

Total Days

2

Maximum Bookings

8

Bookings

7

Venue

Ballater Public Car Park

Town

Ballater

County

Aberdeenshire

Postcode

AB355NE

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

57.04880

Longitude

-3.04081

Name

Aspect Mountaineering

Phone

07969 847338

Website

Booking/Details

Email