| EVENT DATES | Sept 1st | |||
| LOCATION | Ingleton | |||
| START TIME | 10:00 AM | |||
| END TIME | Approximately 2:00 PM | |||
| EVENT CONTENT | Basic Navigation Skills – Map Symbols & Scales, rights of way, Compass fundamentals, orienting the map, judging distances, planning your routes, following well defined footpaths, features and lot lots more. Route Planning, hazards and the avoidance of. |
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| KIT LIST TYPE | Walking Kit List – Download PDF | |||
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| WHAT WE PROVIDE | Suitable Compass and Maps | |||
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| PRE REQUISITES | A General level of fitness Ability to walk for 4 hrs carrying a small rucksack |
1
10:00-09:15
Meeting in Inglesport Cafe in the centre of Ingleton (unless otherwise informed), stock up on breakfast, brews and equipment before we head out for the morning.
2
10:15-12:30 Navigation
You will gain an insight into the techniques required to understanding maps, covering Scales, Rights of Way, Grid References. How to use a compass – Map orientation, taking and walking a bearing. Understand the basics of following a bearing in poor visibility. Start to get to grips with contour recognition – Understanding the shape of the land. Basic route finding skills and route planning – Using natural features, hazard avoidance.
3
13:30-14:00
Back to base, for a cuppa, chat, review and relax.
