Navigation Courses
1 day Map and Compass Navigation Courses, North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire. You will learn how navigate using a map and compass, with easy techniques, repeated so you understand and remember. Both, fun and practical. The locations are chosen to enable you to learn and practice new skills in land navigation. The days will last about 6 to 8 hours. The courses are held on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 48 hours notice is required prior to the course to allow for printing, route selection etc.
There are no set dates for when courses are held, just fill in the Contact Form, send an email or telephone me, to arrange a course.
These Compass and Map Reading Courses are just the start of your navigation journey, they are the foundation, upon which you can build your knowledge and experience..

One Day Basic Navigation Course
- Understanding map scale : 1:25,000 / 1:50,000 / 1:40,000
- Map legend/symbols, what they mean.
- Obtaining a grid reference. Grid lines.
- Contours, how to interpret:- features & steepness
- Using a compass, the various parts.
- The difference between:- True North, Grid North & Magnetic North.
- Setting the map with & without using a compass
- Taking a bearing / back bearing.
- Magnetic variation.
- Timing, pacing & Naismith’s rule
- Access rights
- Leave no trace
Great value, only £89 for one to one coaching. Discounts for Multiple users, a maximum of four persons to ensure safety & time spent with each trainee.

One Day Advanced Navigation Course
- Revision on the contents of the Basic Course
- Decipher – what is on the map, to what is on the ground
- More complex use of contours
- Contours, how to interpret:- features & steepness
- Slope aspect how to use.
- Aiming off
- Hand railing
- Attack points
- Way marks, when using a compass
- Dog legging
- Catcher points
- Micro navigation – use and practice the above to enable you to locate position accurately, in night/reduced visibility.
Only £89 for one to one coaching.
Discounts for Multiple users, a maximum of four persons to ensure safety & time spent with each trainee.

Pricing and group discounts
The one day courses, both Basic and Advanced are about 7 to 8 hours in duration.
1 to 1 training = £89 for the day.
A group booking of 2 persons = £132 (20% discount or £66.00 per person).
A group booking of 3 persons = £186 (30% discount or £62.00 per person).
A group booking of 4 persons = £212 (40% discount or £53.00 per person).
A maximum of 4 persons to ensure safety and each person, receives the correct level of training! This also stops too much disturbance to wildlife. You can hear large groups coming from a long distance away. On the course you are supplied with a map & compass, for use during the day.
Travel, accommodation and food are NOT included in the price.

Why you should use: - 'Map Skills - Moors & Dales'
Testimonial - Atul S
- It is an independent businesses, the instructor is the owner.
- An experienced instructor. After the initial essential training, you will be navigating. Getting hands on, with help, you will be using a map & compass. Practical, you will learning, by repeating actions, so you remember.
- Local, only using locations within the North York Moors & Yorkshire Dales. We choose the best location for your needs, it doesn’t have to be one I have used before.
- No fixed locations, the courses can be run in any area, with “access land”. To allow for practicing & micro navigation, not having to keep to public footpaths or bridle ways.
- Downloadable PDF booklet, pre read, prior to attending the course: – True, Magnetic & Grid North. How to give a grid reference. Magnetic variation/deviation. How to take a bearing map & compass
- Free waterproof booklet, with essential information, issued to each client, at the completion of each course.
Phone now to book a course – 07597 165258
Email – admin@map-skills-moors-and-dales.co.uk
“The session today was very informative and interesting. You are an excellent coach. Thank you very much”

Recently used locations:-
Square Corner, near Osmotherley; Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Chop Gate, Hawnby, Leyburn, Grinton, Hole of Horcum, Stainforth, Hawes & Gunnerside.
For more details on these locations, click on the link-button below right.
If these locations are not suitable for you, a new location can be chosen.