Ortava Outdoors

Ortava Outdoors Helping people build confidence outdoors Guided walks • Navigation • Mountain skills
Built from years of real mountain days

There’s a big difference between going for a walk somewhere familiar and feeling confident enough to look at a map, choo...
31/08/2026

There’s a big difference between going for a walk somewhere familiar and feeling confident enough to look at a map, choose somewhere completely new and just go.

That’s the confidence we want people to come away with from our beginner navigation weekends on Dartmoor. 🥾🗺️

Not becoming an expert navigator overnight. Not spending two days learning loads of complicated compass theory.

Just being able to head outdoors and feel comfortable knowing:

• where you are
• where you’re going
• how to plan your own route
• what to do if the path isn’t as obvious as you expected
• and that you don’t need to keep checking the blue dot on your phone every few minutes

It opens up so many more possibilities for days out.

You can start exploring places you’ve never walked before, plan your own routes rather than following somebody else’s, take the family somewhere new, or just wander a little further without worrying about whether you’ll find your way back.

Our weekends are designed for complete beginners, so you don’t need any previous navigation experience. We spend the time outside on Dartmoor actually walking, navigating, making decisions and practising everything as we go.

We have two upcoming weekends:

🥾 26-27 September
🥾 13-14 March - new date now available, only 3 spaces remain

And as a bonus, you’ll also complete the nationally recognised Bronze NNAS Award during the weekend.

We’re still offering 15% off with code BRONZE15 for anyone who would like to join us.

You can find the details and September booking here 👇
https://ortavaoutdoors.com/courses/nnas-bronze/2026-09-26-dartmoor

The March date is also now available on our website.

If you’ve been wanting to feel a bit more confident getting out and exploring somewhere new, we’d love to have you along 🙂

One of the best things about learning to navigate properly is the freedom it gives you outdoors.Being able to look at a ...
26/08/2026

One of the best things about learning to navigate properly is the freedom it gives you outdoors.

Being able to look at a map and actually understand where you are, choose your own route, take a different path if something looks interesting, and not have to keep checking your phone every few minutes makes walking so much more enjoyable.

We’re running a beginner navigation weekend on Dartmoor on 26-27 September for anyone who wants to build that confidence.

You don’t need to already know how to use a map and compass. It’s designed for complete beginners and is very much about getting outside, practising and learning as you go.

By the end of the weekend, the aim is for you to feel much more comfortable planning your own walks, knowing where you are and heading out somewhere unfamiliar without feeling like you need to follow a route on your phone the entire way. 🥾🗺️

It also includes the Bronze NNAS Award, so you’ll come away with a nationally recognised navigation award too.

We’re currently offering 15% off with code BRONZE15 if anyone fancies joining us.

More info here 👇
https://ortavaoutdoors.com/courses/nnas-bronze/2026-09-26-dartmoor

And if you’d love to do something like this but can’t make those dates, let us know. We are currently looking at future dates too!

🥾 Want to feel more confident exploring the outdoors?Whether you’d love to take the family on more countryside walks, st...
20/08/2026

🥾 Want to feel more confident exploring the outdoors?

Whether you’d love to take the family on more countryside walks, start exploring Dartmoor, or simply feel more confident heading somewhere new without relying entirely on your phone, our Beginner Navigation Course is designed to give you the skills to do it.

Our Bronze NNAS Award is suitable for complete beginners, so you don’t need any previous navigation experience or specialist knowledge.

Over the course, you’ll learn practical skills including:

🗺️ Reading and understanding maps
🧭 Using a compass with confidence
🥾 Planning and following your own walks
🌦️ Making sensible decisions about routes, terrain and conditions
🌿 Becoming more confident and independent outdoors

It’s practical, friendly and supportive, with the focus on actually getting outside and learning by doing.

📍 Dartmoor
📅 26-27 September
🎓 Nationally recognised Bronze NNAS Award
👋 No previous navigation experience needed

🎉 15% OFF

Use code BRONZE15 when booking to save 15% on your place.

Perfect for beginners, families, walkers and anyone who wants to start having more adventures outdoors.

👉 Book your place through our website!

https://ortavaoutdoors.com/courses/nnas-bronze/2026-09-26-dartmoor

Spaces are limited, so book early if you’d like to join us.

🥾 Want to feel more confident exploring the outdoors?Whether you’d love to take the family on more countryside walks, st...
20/08/2026

🥾 Want to feel more confident exploring the outdoors?

Whether you’d love to take the family on more countryside walks, start exploring Dartmoor, or simply feel more confident heading somewhere new without relying entirely on your phone, our Beginner Navigation Course is designed to give you the skills to do it.

Our Bronze NNAS Award is suitable for complete beginners, so you don’t need any previous navigation experience or specialist knowledge.

Over the course, you’ll learn practical skills including:

🗺️ Reading and understanding maps
🧭 Using a compass with confidence
🥾 Planning and following your own walks
🌦️ Making sensible decisions about routes, terrain and conditions
🌿 Becoming more confident and independent outdoors

It’s practical, friendly and supportive, with the focus on actually getting outside and learning by doing.

📍 Dartmoor
📅 26-27 September
🎓 Nationally recognised Bronze NNAS Award
👋 No previous navigation experience needed

🎉 15% OFF

Use code BRONZE15 when booking to save 15% on your place.

Perfect for beginners, families, walkers and anyone who wants to start having more adventures outdoors.

👉 Book your place through our website!

https://ortavaoutdoors.com/courses/nnas-bronze/2026-09-26-dartmoor

Spaces are limited, so book early if you’d like to join us.

NNAS

Our website is now live.Ortava Outdoors exists to help more people feel confident, capable and prepared outdoors.We work...
17/07/2026

Our website is now live.

Ortava Outdoors exists to help more people feel confident, capable and prepared outdoors.

We work with schools, youth groups, organisations and individuals, supporting DofE expeditions, delivering Adventure Ready programmes for young people, teaching navigation and outdoor skills, and creating bespoke outdoor experiences, team days and networking events.

Whether you are preparing young people for their next challenge, developing practical outdoor skills or planning an experience that brings people together, our new website is the place to start.

Explore what we offer at:

https://www.ortavaoutdoors.com

It’s been a bit of a surprise to look ahead to next year and realise that we already have 14 Duke of Edinburgh expeditio...
09/07/2026

It’s been a bit of a surprise to look ahead to next year and realise that we already have 14 Duke of Edinburgh expedition dates booked in the diary between March and September 2027.

Considering we haven’t even started advertising Ortava properly yet, we’re genuinely grateful for the support and recommendations we’ve received so far.

Next summer is already shaping up to be a busy one for us outdoors, and we’re also looking forward to getting Ortava moving properly over the coming months.

We’ll soon be sharing details of our Dartmoor-based navigation courses and Outdoor Networking Events, and we can’t wait to get started.

Thanks for following the journey so far.

Recce day on Dartmoor with Duke.We spent the day exploring a route for an upcoming private booking, taking in woodland, ...
15/06/2026

Recce day on Dartmoor with Duke.

We spent the day exploring a route for an upcoming private booking, taking in woodland, river valleys, open moorland and some brilliant viewpoints.

A lot of work happens behind the scenes before a walk is ever delivered, and days like this are a big part of it.

We’re still developing our programme of walks and events, but if you have something specific in mind, get in touch. Whether it’s a guided walk, navigation training or something tailored to your group, we’d be happy to chat.

Safe to say this one has made the shortlist.

For many young people, a Duke of Edinburgh expedition is their first experience of carrying a full rucksack, navigating ...
14/06/2026

For many young people, a Duke of Edinburgh expedition is their first experience of carrying a full rucksack, navigating as a team and spending several days outdoors.

Throughout the summer we’ll be supporting expeditions on Dartmoor and further afield.

There’s something special about seeing young people arrive nervous on day one and leave with a real sense of confidence and achievement a few days later.

Our Compass System is a way of making it easier to choose the right walk for your experience, confidence and fitness lev...
25/05/2026

Our Compass System is a way of making it easier to choose the right walk for your experience, confidence and fitness level.

So you know what sort of day you’re signing up for before you arrive.

1 Compass = relaxed and beginner friendly
5 Compass = demanding or technical mountain and multi-day adventures

No pressure to already “be outdoorsy” or have strong fitness levels. No expectation to keep up with the fastest person in the group.

Just honest guidance, supportive days out, and the chance to build confidence outdoors at your own pace.

Because everyone starts somewhere.

Start where you are.You don’t need to be the fittest person in the group.You don’t need years of experience.You don’t ne...
22/05/2026

Start where you are.

You don’t need to be the fittest person in the group.
You don’t need years of experience.
You don’t need to already know what you’re doing.

Sometimes the hardest part is just knowing where to begin.

Ortava Outdoors is being built for people who want to explore more, learn more and feel more confident outside, without pressure, judgement or needing to have it all figured out first.

The outdoors should feel open, not exclusive.

More coming soon.

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