Navigation Fundamentals
Novice & Beginner Hikers
These navigation courses introduces the beginner to the navigation skills necessary to have a great day in the Irish hills. We will go for a hike that provides us opportunities to discuss equipment, route choice and safety. We will also cover some of the fundamental skills and techniques required for your first day in the hills. Recognising landscape features, relating those features to the printed map. We will also have the chance to use time and distance to navigate from area to area. The hike won’t be long or strenuous and the emphasis will be on looking carefully rather than walking far or fast.