1 Day
Beginner
Dartmoor, South Devon
Ratio: Up to 6 clients to 1 instructor:
1:1 £200
1:2 £110
1:4 £60
1:6 £45
About the course:
This day out on Dartmoor is aimed at beginners, to help you grasp the basics of navigation using a map and compass. This may include some orienteering games and treasure hunts! The course is suitable and fun for both adults and families (children 10 years plus).
Objectives:
- Learning map symbols
- Basic compass work
- Map orientation, setting map features to the land around you
- Orienteering
Included:
- Highly experienced and qualified instructor
All you will need to bring:
- Essential navigation equipment (i.e. 1:25000 map of the area and compass – ask us if unsure!)
- Clothing which can be worn in layers, including a warm jumper in all seasons
- Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers
- Waterproof walking boots
- Warm hat and gloves in Autumn/Winter/Spring
- Sunhat/cap in Summer
- Suncream
- Sunglasses
- Headtorch and spare batteries
- Water bottle (at least 2 litres)
- Packed lunch and snacks
- Personal first aid kit
- Your sense of humour
If you have walking poles, it can be a good idea to bring them (although these may need to be juggled with map, compass, reading glasses…). Gaiters also help to keep your feet dry and protect your lower legs/trousers from spiky plants. A flask with hot drink can be worth its weight in gold!
Physicality:
The walking distance covered on this course tends to be no more than five miles per day, but this can be over very rough ‘off the beaten track’, hilly and sometimes boggy terrain, so a moderate level of fitness will be helpful, as would well worn-in walking boots.
Previous experience:
Walking experience over rough ground would be helpful. No previous experience in navigation is required.