Navigation courses

Navigation courses

Learning to navigate at the Ring of BrodgarIf you’ve got Sat Nav, why bother? When something else can tell you where to go, why do you need to know how?

You don’t, as long as you never leave the well-trodden path.

For those who like finding their own way, learn to navigate — not just with compass and map, but by starlight and moon, wind and sun — and you’ll never be lost again.

Map and Compass Navigation

Compass on top of map

Life without GPS. Discover the power of maps, the art of navigation, the joy of landscapes.

Beginner Navigation (1 day)

Essentials in maps, compass, and safety.

Advanced Navigation (2 days)

Micro-navigation, pacing, timing, contours, map interpretation and compass techniques. Searches, relocation and emergencies.

Night Navigation (4 hrs)

Walk in the dark with confidence.

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Natural Navigation

Waxing crescent moonConnect with your world by developing awareness and understanding of life and the cosmos. Learn to move safely using the sun, stars, plants and your brain.

Beginner Natural Navigation (1 day)

Life without a map or compass, using the sun and stars.

Advanced Natural Navigation (2 days)

Constellations, subtle patterns of nature & awareness.

Night Natural Navigation (4 hrs)

Find your way by the stars.

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Combined Navigation

Learn to navigate using natural features as well as map and  compass3 day course including map and compass, natural and night navigation.

Brush up your skills or go from beginner to competent and confident navigator.

This course will typically run on a long weekend, with the first day being for beginners and those wanting a refresher.

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