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Activity

Course

Key Features

Outdoor Skills

Availability

All Year

Guided

Qualified Instructor

Region

North Downs, South Downs

Terrain

Downland, Forest, Heathland, Meadow

Walking Days

1

Grade

Suitability

Beginner, Couples, Experienced Walkers, Family, Group, Solo Walkers
£70.00

A practical one day introduction to map reading on either the South Downs or North Downs, aimed at those with little or no experience of using a map and compass.

Held in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the aim of this fun introductory navigation course is to enable you to navigate safely and competently and be confident enough to start exploring on your own – we want you to enjoy learning those new essential skills!

Learning is informal and relaxed, with plenty of practical experience out in the countryside, within a small group of up to 8 people. We cover around 4 to 6 miles each day, following paths across farmland, valleys, riversides, woodland, hills and downland in the Sussex and Surrey countryside. The locations we use are easily accessible from London and are convenient for public transport if required.

Our Skills Academy has been providing courses for individuals and groups for over ten years. We pride ourselves on providing the very best customer service and individual attention to ensure our guests get the maximum benefit from our courses. We have a huge amount of experience and expertise in providing outdoor skills courses, and we are recognised as one of the leading providers in the region – please do take a look at our Testimonials

Learning outcomes:

Duration: One full day (typically 09.30-16.30)

Location: West Sussex section of the South Downs near Arundel or the Surrey Hills near Dorking

Course is limited to 8 participants

Your course is led by an extremely experienced and qualified outdoor instructor.  They are a qualified to a minimum MTA Mountain Leader level and also have extensive experience leading and instructing in the area. All our instructors are also outdoor first aid qualified and DBS checked.

Please organise your own accommodation for the course, if required as well as a packed lunch.  Use of maps and compasses are included for the duration of the course.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like further information or to discuss selecting the right course for you.

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