NNAS Bronze Navigation Course - Exmoor

Exmoor is the perfect location to learn to navigate in woodlands, valleys & open Moorland along with stunning views and scenery.

Learn to Navigate with Exmoor Adventures!

We have teamed up with the National Trust to offer a weekend package, delivering a two day Bronze NNAS course as well as full board bunkhouse accommodation at the bargain cost of £160pp.

Dates – 11th - 13th March 2011.

Arrive Friday evening after 4pm (meal in pub at 7pm, depart Sunday approx 5pm.

Saturday and Sunday will be two full days of navigation tuition from 9am - 5pm.

Location – Exmoor Bunkhouse Countisbury, North Devon, Exmoor.

Cost - £160pp including certificate fee.

Minimum age – 18

Individuals, couples, small groups welcome. Maximum group size will be 12 participants, delivered by two Instructors.

BRONZE AWARD

On completed of this award, participants will be able to plan and follow simple walks in the countryside mainly on paths and tracks.

Syllabus – The Learning Outcomes

* Understand the nature of a map as a two dimensional plan.

* Understand how to use map symbols and scales, on a variety of maps.

* Take a 6 figure grid reference for any given position and also locate such a reference on the map.

* Orientate the map with and without a compass.

* Use the orientated map to identify land features and indicate direction of travel.

* Choose simple navigation strategies and routes.

* Use linear features (e.g. paths and tracks) as handrails in simple navigation exercises.

* Estimate distance on both map and ground.

* Using a basic understanding of contours, match major landforms like hills and valleys to their map representation.

* Plan a safe, suitable walk.

* Relocate using simple techniques on paths and other handrails.

* Understand access rights and responsibilities.

* Demonstrate an awareness of local and national access issues and access legislation.

* Demonstrate knowledge of the Countryside Code, and of procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency.