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Beginners map reading courses
Beginers will learn to use a map and compass. Using a compass is quite simple and everyone can, and does learn how to use one.
One or two day map reading course
Day one
Learn to use a map on forest tracks and paths.
Learn to use a compass to point you down the correct path.
Use map measuring and time to stay 'on track' and know if you have gone wrong.
Day two
Consolidate day one skills.
Learn to use a compass to walk on compass bearings and to 're-locate' yourself if you are lost.
Gain confidence to put techniques together to walk on more open countryside
The day one and day two course can be on separate weekends - Book both at the same time to get a discount!
Bronze level National Navigation Award Scheme
The bronze NNAS course is ideal for beginners.
Learn to confidently use a map and compass to plan and walk your routes on tracks and paths.
Navigation using tracks and paths, basic map interpretation and some compass work included.
Plan walks as part of a navigation strategy.
Intermediate map reading courses
Learn to use a compass confidently to relocate yourself, bearings across open countryside and more precise map skills and confidence
Silver level National Navigation Award Scheme
The silver NNAS builds on bronze skills and techniques.
Intermediate course - Complete bronze or day two course or a silver 'pre-course day before signing up!
Use contour interpretation, accurate map work and compass skills to walk on more open countryside.
Learn relocation techniques and how to plan a walk as part of an overall navigation strategy.
Ideal preparation for Gold level or as a standalone course
Three day Silver National Navigation Award Scheme course available - One to one, groups or couples.
Silver 'pre-day' course available for one to one, couples or groups.
Day two map reading course
Day two
Consolidate day one skills.
Learn to use a compass to walk on compass bearings and to 're-locate' yourself if you are lost.
Gain confidence to put techniques together to walk on more open countryside
Night navigation
Learn strategies to cope with reduced visibility. Practice and perfect your pacing, timing and compass bearings skills.
Have fun navigating the New Forest at Night.
Mountain navigation and hill skills
Learn to navigate on UK hills and mountains.
Learn to use accurate contour interpretation, compass skills, pacing and timing on open moorland and mountains terrain.
Learn to plan safe routes and walk in poor weather and visibility.
Learn how to stay safe, warm and comfortable.
Mountain navigation and hill skills courses
Mountain navigation and hill skills
Learn to navigate on UK hills and mountains.
Learn to use accurate contour interpretation, compass skills, pacing and timing on open moorland and mountains terrain.
Learn to plan safe routes and walk in poor weather and visibility.
Learn how to stay safe, warm and comfortable.
Gold level National Navigation Award Scheme
Training and assessment courses available
Navigate safely on UK hills and mountains.
Apply silver NNAS skills and techniques in mountains.
Use contours and fine detail as primary means of navigating.
Use bearings, back bearings and aspect of slope.
Those attending the NNAS Gold level training must have either completed the silver or have equivalent skills and knowledge.
National Navigation Award Scheme bronze, silver and gold courses
Bronze and Silver National Navigation Award Scheme
The bronze NNAS course is ideal for beginners.
Learn to confidently use a map and compass to plan and walk your routes on tracks and paths.
Navigation using tracks and paths, basic map interpretation and some compass work included.
Plan walks as part of a navigation strategy.
The silver NNAS builds on bronze skills and techniques.
Use contour interpretation, accurate map work and compass skills to walk on more open countryside.
Learn relocation techniques and how to plan a walk as part of an overall navigation strategy.
Ideal preparation for Gold level or as a standalone course
Gold level National Navigation Award Scheme
Training and assessment courses available
Navigate safely on UK hills and mountains.
Apply silver NNAS skills and techniques in mountains.
Use contours and fine detail as primary means of navigating.
Use bearings, back bearings and aspect of slope.
Those attending the NNAS Gold level training must have either completed the silver or have equivalent skills and knowledge.
Outdoor skills training - backpacking and wild camping
Backpacking and wild camping
Learn how to pack and use backpacking equipment to get out on your own wild camping and backpacking adventures.
Join New Forest Navigation on a wild camping trip or get in touch to go on your own bespoke trips and adventures.
Bespoke outdoor skills training
Outdoor skills training - personally delivered to you or your group.
Nigel Parrish has over 20 year experience of walking, backpacking, wild camping and journeying in UK hills, and mountains.
Advice can be provided in choosing, using and training in any type of outdoor walking and backpacking activity.
Training can be delivered to individuals, couples and groups in most aspects of outdoor skills - using test and stoves, choosing and using equipment, training advice and guidance or guiding you on your first outdoor adventure.
Courses, walks and fun learning for teams, groups and clubs
Team and corporate - Fun map reading courses, walks and challenges
Fun learning and team challenges for groups, clubs and corporate.
Your course, when you want it.
Mid week, weekends, half days, full days, split over a few evenings?
Arrange a New Forest Navigation course as a birthday, retirement or special occasion present. Vouchers and pre-payment on other peoples behalf very welcome.
Bespoke outdoor skills training
Outdoor skills training - personally delivered to you or your group.
Nigel Parrish has over 20 year experience of walking, backpacking, wild camping and journeying in UK hills, and mountains.
Advice can be provided in choosing, using and training in any type of outdoor walking and backpacking activity.
Training can be delivered to individuals, couples and groups in most aspects of outdoor skills - using test and stoves, choosing and using equipment, training advice and guidance or guiding you on your first outdoor adventure.
Get in touch...
New Forest Navigation map reading courses start from car parks and villages within the New Forest National Park. The New Forest is located in south Hampshire, South East England. It is easily accessible from the surrounding counties of Dorset, Wiltshire, Surrey, Sussex and London. No need to travel to Snowdnia or Peak District with the New Forest on your door step!
Course start locations are reached easily from all New Forest villages and towns, which all have a huge range of accommodation options; Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, Lymington, Christchurch, Fordingbridge, Ringwood, Burley, Sway and further afield at Bournemouth, Southampton and Salisbury.
New Forest Navigation
Learn Map Reading and how to use a Compass courses in the New Forest.07873575997