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💫You can't beat this time of year 🌺 Some availability at 'The Hut' & 'Room With View'. Search 📍Bell Cottage, Glenridding...
05/06/2026

💫You can't beat this time of year 🌺 Some availability at 'The Hut' & 'Room With View'. Search 📍Bell Cottage, Glenridding on Airbnb or Booking.com 🥾🦉⛰️🐿️💫

🥾How to utilise the skills and techniques of the Bronze Award in the context of Silver Award navigation strategies📍How t...
03/06/2026

🥾How to utilise the skills and techniques of the Bronze Award in the context of Silver Award navigation strategies
📍How to relate small hills, small valleys, prominent re-entrants and prominent spurs to their corresponding map contours
🥾How to use prominent hills, ridges, spurs and valleys as a means of navigation in good visibility
📍How to use landforms and point features to orientate the map and as collecting and catching features
🧭How to use a compass to accurately follow a bearing; aim off; check the direction of handrails and other linear features
🥾How to deviate briefly from a compass bearing to avoid obstacles or difficult terrain and accurately regain the original line
📍How to use back bearings to check route following accuracy
🥾How to measure distance on the ground in varied, open terrain using timing and pacing, making practical allowances for any discrepancies
📍How to simplify legs using coarse navigation, attack points and fine navigation
🥾How to recognise dangerous or difficult terrain on maps and the ground
📍How to plan and implement navigational strategies based on the above skills
🥾How to maintain route-finding accuracy in poor visibility or darkness
📍How to recognise a navigation error within a few minutes and apply appropriate relocation techniques
Gain an understanding of how personal fitness and the nature of the terrain affect route choice both at the planning stage and on the ground
Learn to understand the potential consequences of fatigue and physical discomfort in demanding terrain and/or extreme weather conditions
How to select appropriate clothing, equipment and first aid items for walking in open country in all weather conditions
Understand the Countryside Code, current access legislation and the environmental impact of walkers on the countryside
Understand walkers' responsibility towards other countryside interests such as farming, forestry and conservation.
https://hikinghighs.co.uk/courses/navigation-courses/nnas-silver/

An entry level 2 day navigation course at Ullswater. Enjoy the stunning surroundings and build your confidence on the fe...
27/05/2026

An entry level 2 day navigation course at Ullswater. Enjoy the stunning surroundings and build your confidence on the fells...
🧭 How to use a map and compass.
📍How to set a bearing & use features on your route to identify your location.
🥾How to plan a route and use timing & pace
🏞️ Grow your confidence to take yourself and friends further afield.
Dates: 8th & 9th June 2026 £135
https://bit.ly/3PF3ISH

Beat The Bounds 2026! ⛰️🏃‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️Whether you want to complete the full Parish Boundary route, tackle the first half, rac...
11/05/2026

Beat The Bounds 2026! ⛰️🏃‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️

Whether you want to complete the full Parish Boundary route, tackle the first half, race the second half, or enjoy the fast-paced 10K downhill option, there’s a challenge for everyone 🙌

You can run or walk the event, making it the perfect opportunity to push yourself, enjoy an incredible day on the trails, and be part of a brilliant atmosphere in the hills ⛰️

After helping out on one of the aid stations, Callum chose to run the second half route, and ended up setting the fastest time for 2025’s event.

He said:
“I loved every minute of it. The navigation side made it such a fun course, the atmosphere and support were brilliant, and what really stood out was the community around the event.

It’s great that you can choose to run or walk it too, there’s no pressure, just people enjoying a good day in the hills”

And even better, it’s all for a great cause ❤️

📍 Full Course
📍 First Half
📍 Second Half
📍 10K Downhill

Choose your challenge and get involved 👊

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