A free one-day navigation course for Holmfirth Harriers members covering map, compass and practical navigation skills. Suitable for beginners or anyone wanting more confidence in the hills.
NB This course is now oversubscribed and full. Neil has opened a second date in September.
Venue
Neiley Pavilion
30 New Mill Road
Honley
HD9 6QT
When
Day One: Sunday 2 August, 10:00am
Day Two: Optional practical field session – date to be arranged with participants
Maximum participants: 14 (some paired work involved)
Cost
Free for Holmfirth Harriers members
£10 for LDWA participants
Topics covered
The course follows many of the areas covered within Mountain Training Association Hill & Mountain Skills content, including:
• Understanding maps and scale
• Map features and setting the map
• Grid references
• Contours and reading landscape features
• Route planning and route legs
• Tick points and handrails
• Distance estimation (timing and pacing)
• Catch points and stop points
• Compass types and use
• Taking bearings
• Walking/running on bearings
• Navigation in poor visibility
• Attack points
• Aiming off
• Relocation techniques
• Navigation technology overview
Please bring
Required:
• Packed lunch and drink (kitchen available for brews)
• Pen or pencil
• Clothing suitable for short outdoor activities/jogging (including wet weather)
• Sit mat if preferred
If possible:
• Silva-type compass (limited spares available)
• Mobile phone
• OS Explorer Map 288 – Bradford & Huddersfield (limited spare maps available)
Provided
• Handouts and worksheets
Booking
Reserve a place by emailing:
Neil Midgley – neil.midgley49@btinternet.com
Questions
Neil Midgley
07773 450860
