Navigation Training Day

This is our first training event for the year. We are arranging a one day workshop covering basic navigation techniques including orientation of the map using a compass and land features; determining the direction of travel, distance and timings; identifying all Map features and details.

The day should give you the tools to plan and undertake walks in lowland terrain. This is the first stage on gaining lowland leader qualifications. We will offer further training to everyone booked in for today’s course so that they can aim to become qualified walk leaders.

Information for today’s course: Compass provided. Area covered OS Map 181, Chiltern Hills North. Please bring paper & pencil, usual walking gear & boots. Plus packed lunch & drinks. Flask of hot tea/coffee would be a good idea. We will finish mid afternoon. There are cafes & pubs by the station to get food & drinks at the end of the course. Chesham is on the Met line from London. Regular trains back to London on Met line. Within Oyster travel zone.

The trainer is a qualified Mountain Leader, Hill and Moorland leader & Expedition Skills. D of E supervisor and assessor to gold level. NNAS provider.

Cost of event is £30. This includes full membership for 1 year , the workshop and follow up training walks. Just £10 now, balance when booking. Event arranged by main group,(www.hawog.org.uk (http://www.hawog.org.uk/)) All day walks are free to full members. Please rsvp & pay via paypal link. We will send you confirmation mail on booking. Any questions please mail [email protected]