Learn to use Map & Compass
You can now come for a single day and learn how to use Map & Compass under the skilled tuition of Geraldine Fardon who is an accredited NNAS instructor. New for 2007, you can enrol for two consecutive days instruction (12 hours) leading to the Bronze NNAS Award.
One Day Map & Compass Course
£49 per person per day.
This course is a mixture of classroom & practical outdoor instruction and is designed to give you the skill & confidence to navigate at a basic level.

- The course covers:
- Maps, scales, grid references and how they work
- The essential information required to use a map in the field
- How to create and follow a compass bearing.
There will be plenty of opportunities to get hands on in the field to practise all these newly acquired skills.
Is this course right for you?
If you have little or no experience of navigation in the field, or wish to brush up existing skills then this course will be right for you. All tuition is carried out within easy walking distance of the village hall either on the fells at low level or on local footpaths.
Two Day Map & Compass Course - leading to NNAS Bronze Level Award
£95 per person per 2 day course.
The course is led by Geraldine Fardon who is an accredited National Navigation Award Scheme instructor. This course is designed to give you the skills & confidence to navigate at a basic level.

The course will cover:
Maps, scales, grid references and how they work
Map interpretation
Navigation using paths, tracks & linear features
The essential information needed to use a map in the field
How to create & follow a compass bearing
There will be plenty of opportunities to get hands-on in the field to practise all these newly acquired skills and have the satisfaction of knowing the end result will be a qualification at Bronze Level under the NNAS award scheme. To earn this you will need to be able to navigate in the countryside using paths, tracks, and other linear features, interprete maps at a basic level and use a compass over a route of 2-5 kilometres.
Is this course right for you?
If you have little or no experience of navigation in the field, or wish to brush up on existing skills as well as the satisfaction of achieving the nationally recognised NNAS Bronze Level qualification, then this course will be right for you. All tuition is carried out within easy walking distance of the village hall either on the fells at low level or on local footpaths.
Course Details
Area: North Lakes
Base: Mungrisdale
Venue: Village Hall
Grid Ref: NY 362/302
Location: just off the A66 approx 8 miles from J40 M6 and 7 miles from Keswick town centre.
Duration:
One or two days
10.00 to 16.30 approx.
Course Fee £49 including tea, coffee and biscuits morning & afternoon.
Booking: Check availability by using the button at the top of this page.
You should bring: Boots and outdoor gear, booking information and lunch. Refreshments available locally at the Mill Inn.
We supply: A compass and map of the area.

Geraldine Fardon
Geraldine lives and works in the Lake District and besides having a passion for navigation is a dedicated National Park Voluntary Ranger & accredited NNAS instructor.


