Trigpoint Hillwalking provides three modular courses. They are designed to help you build your navigation skills from introduction through to advanced.
All our courses are presented and supported by indoor lectures, demonstrations and exercises with the afternoons being spent on the Southdowns with practical tasks and the application of skills learnt in the "classroom". Please note that all courses are subject to class numbers, if minimum numbers are not met then the course may have to be re-scheduled.
Each course will be complete on its own but can be used to move from beginner to advanced status.
"Tea, coffee and lunch is provided each day at no additional cost, we feel everyone learns better on a full stomach! If you have any special dietary needs, don't forget to let us know."
Introduction to map reading £55.00
A one day course which will include an introduction to...
* The ordinance survey map (OS) map system of the UK, and how to relate it to the surrounding landscape, including contors and scale.
* The Expedition 4 Silva compass.
* Grid referencing.
* Use of the map and compass together to setting a bearing and moving across a simple route.
* Magnetic variation.
* True, grid and magnetic North.
Intermediate map reading and hill walking £105.00
A two day course which includes...
* The introduction course (acting as day one of this two day course) with greater focus on using the map to its optimum.
* Techniques including thumbing, handrails, aiming off, attack points etc.
* Scale and contour lines will also be used more effectively looking at the steepness of a slope and different types of hills and valleys etc.
* Production and use of route and pacing cards.
* The use of time, distance and pacing.
* Planning and organising a route for yourself and communicating your planned route details etc to the appropriate individual or organisation.
* Consideration of your perception of the landscape around you and how it affects your movement across it.
Advanced lowland hillwalking and navigation £55.00
Available as a one day tag on to the intermediate course. (Available on completion of the intermediate course or as discussed with Trigpoint Hillwalking. Fee may vary if the intermediate course has not been taken).
* On completion of the intermediate course the content completed will be supplimented with more advanced and theoretical navigation techniques such as natural, celestiel and solar tools.
* An introduction to the Global Positioning System (GPS).
* Hill side first aid and injury prevention.
* This course will culminate in a night navigation exercise.
If you are interested in completing this module please e-mail us and we will work to satisfy your needs.
Introduction to the GPS and handpiece £45.00
A one day course which will discuss...
* The Global Positioning System and what it is.
* How to use the GPS handpiece as a complimentary tool to land navigation.
* Precautions to be taken when using the GPS handpiece.
* Waypoints etc.
* Programming the GPS.
* Planning and following a route plan using the GPS.
