Welcome to the Beginner's Navigation course!
Date:
 Sun 27th Apr, 2025
Time:
 09:30 AM - 4.30 PM
Location:
 Betws-y-Coed, ALPKIT Betws-y-Coed, Holyhead Rd, LL24 0BW
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This course is designed for beginners with little to no experience in map reading or navigation.
Skill and confidence go hand in hand, and by the end of the day, you'll have gained both.
Starting with an introduction to maps session over a coffee. We will cover some of the basics, Including:
- Understanding map symbols
- Map scales and what they mean
- How to measure distances on a map
- Basic navigation strategies
- Discuss the use of phones as a tool for navigation
After this, we will go out into the surrounding countryside and put these new skills into practice.
The route we take can be adapted for different abilities. Due to the beautiful landscape of  Betws-y-Coed there will be a bit of hill walking involved. However, we will be going at a steady pace and stopping lots to get the best opportunity to learn the navigation skills that we want.
What do I need to bring?
A rucksack
Warm layers (and a spare in your bag)
Waterproof top and bottom
Boots
Gloves and a warm hat
Minimum 1 litre of water, and/or hot drink in a flask for cold days.
Food - A packed lunch and snacks
Suncream if you are feeling optimistic
A head torch (We may be finishing after sunset, depending on the time of year)
Any Medication you may need.
Optional - your own map and compass if you have one (We will provide these if needed)
The course will start and end at the same point. Running roughly from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
We will have no more than 6 participants on each course. Keeping the groups small allows us to spend more time catering the course as best as possible for you.
By booking onto this course a percentage will be donated towards the ALPKIT Foundation.
Need to buy some supplies? By attending the course you will receive a discount on any purchases you make on the day of the course.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain confidence in your navigation abilities!
Information Source: Milestone Outdoors | eventbrite

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