Navigation Essentials

This practical one-day navigation skills course is for those of you looking at getting started in the outdoors, or those just wanting to refresh old skills or gain more confidence to explore our wonderful network of public rights of way.  You will be amazed how much information there is on an Ordnance Survey map!  This course will help you make sense of it all.  By the end of the day, you will feel much more confident about how to interpret a map and the basic use of a compass.  A great introduction to the navigation skills you need to get out and about.

This course is also available for private booking. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

What's included: 

• Tea/coffee on arrival

• Use of OS map and compass for the day (you are welcome to use your own if you have them)

• Expert tuition and guidance throughout the day

• Small group (max 6 people) to ensure that you get the most out of the day

What do I need:

• A good, comfortable pair of walking shoes or boots

• Comfortable warm outdoor clothing, including waterproofs in case of rain

• A small rucksack for personal provisions, including snacks and water

• Drink and food for personal consumption during the walk (can be purchased in the café).

Joining instructions and course information will be provided before the day. For further information >>>>>

Participation Statement:

Walking, even at low level, is an activity with a danger of personal injury. There are many variables including, but not limited to, weather, personal fitness level, terrain features and outdoor experience that must be considered prior to walking. By booking this activity you, and those you are booking on behalf of, acknowledge and accept these risks and are responsible for your own actions.

Bookings, and your participation on the day, are accepted on the understanding that you, and those you are booking on behalf of, have a reasonable and suitable level of physical and medical fitness and ability to take part in the activity. If you have any concerns about your readiness to take part, please discus this with us before booking.

Covid-19 Risk: If you think you may have any symptoms linked to COVID-19 please do not come to the walk. Check Government guidance. We recommend participants carry a face covering and hand sanitiser.

Course Location and Duration:

This 1-day course takes place in the South Oxfordshire Chilterns around Henley, Goring or Nuffield - see course dates. The mix of rolling hills, farmland and woodland provides a perfect environment for learning and developing your navigation skills, and there are some great views to enjoy along the way.

We usually start each day at 09.30 am at a local café, and finish at about 4.30 pm.

Weather:

We will review the weather forecast the day before and will contact you if we have to change our plans. This, however, is only likely if we consider the weather conditions to be a real risk to our safety. Please ensure that you check the weather forecast for yourself and come prepared for whatever the weather! No refunds will be made if you decide not to walk due to weather conditions. If you need advice, please get in touch.

Cancellation:

By Us: In the rare case that we have to cancel and event, you will be notified by email and offered a full refund or transfer to another course.

By You: We require 21 days cancellation notice prior to the event, otherwise we will charge you a cancellation fee as below.

• 50% of the total paid where cancellation takes place up to one week prior to the day of the activity; or

• 100% of the total course fee where cancellation takes place within the final week before the commencement of the activity or course; or

We will accept reasonable requests to transfer to another programmed activity. Such requests must be made in writing at least 7 days prior to the booked activity and are subject to a £5 fee.