Navigation Course

Learn to navigate on our 1 or 2 day courses.

Courses can be made to suit beginners who want to learn the basics with a map and compass or Mountain Leader aspirants or a Mountain Leader Refresher Course. Night navigation can also be included.

We can offer a course to suit an individual or as a group booking.

Venue to be decided on course, participants and weather. It will be based in Eryri (Snowdonia).

Note: Ground conditions can vary due to the location of course, participants my encounter rough terrain on higher ground.

Smyrff (Merfyn) is a Winter Mountain Leader who works on Mountain Leader Training and Assessment Courses. He has also been teaching navigation with his local Mountain Rescue Team of which he is a full team member.


Booking Procedure

  • Ensure you have read our booking terms & conditions.
  • Please contact us for dates and availability.
  • Smyrff from Hike & Bike Snowdonia will contact you back in 1 - 2 days.

Booking Terms & Conditions

Please Read Our Booking Terms & Conditions


Price

£ please contact us


Length

  • 1 Day
  • 2 Day

Instructor : Client Ratio

1 : 6 max


Difficulty


Recommended Fitness


Suitability

  • Small groups
  • Individuals

Requirements

  • Outdoor experience helpful

Includes

  • Qualified, insured and experienced instructor(s)

Suggested Kit List

Basic Kit

  • Boots
  • Walking trousers (no jeans or cotton)
  • Waterproof jacket and trousers
  • Rucksack (27L - 35L recommended)
  • Base layer
  • Fleece / warm top
  • Spare layer
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Cap
  • Medication / personnel First aid
  • Food and drink
  • Mobile phone / money / card
  • Walking sticks (optional)
  • Gaiters (optional)
  • Head torch and spare batteries (Sunrise Walk)

Hot Weather

  • Hot weather
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream
  • Sun glasses
  • Extra water

Wet or Cold Weather

  • Spare gloves / warm hat
  • Spare layer / fleece
  • Warm drink / flask
  • Down / belay jacket

Navigation Course Recent Reviews

Smyrff really helped boost our confidence in micro-navigation in poor weather conditions during a recent ML Refresher course in Eryri. Then with a second day in the Glyderau, practicing security on steep ground and ropework techniques. Smyrff is extremely knowledgeable in local flora/fauna and Welsh culture and his relaxing demeanor helped us to soak up all the information we will need for our assessment. Highly recommend Hike & Bike Snowdonia for anyone wanting to venture out for all that Eryri has to offer.

Spencer Atkins (Southend On Sea) - May 2024


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