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🥾Explore with Confidence: Learn to Navigate with
🧭Map and Compass
Do you love walking or hiking but still rely on a phone or GPS to find your way?
You’re not alone. Many people enjoy the outdoors but don’t feel confident planning their own routes or navigating off the beaten track.
Our National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) Bronze and Silver courses are fun, practical, and empowering.
You’ll learn how to read maps, use a compass, and make decisions outdoors with confidence — so you can explore further, safely, and independently.
AND as a bonus your new skills will qualify you for the recognised outdoor navigation qualification (NNAS)
Build the skills & confidence to explore new places — without relying on technology.
Why Learn Navigation?
Gain confidence exploring new routes
Stop worrying about losing signal or battery life
Plan your own adventures with friends or family
Feel comfortable walking off-path and in unfamiliar areas
Learn in a relaxed, supportive environment with small groups
You don’t need any experience — just enthusiasm and a love for the outdoors!
Have the confidence to ditch the tech and embark on an Outdoor Adventure
Learn the skills to escape the map apps and get confident with map and compass.
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The National Navigation Award Scheme is a well-established training programme that helps people learn to navigate using maps and a compass.
It’s a structured, skills-based pathway created by experienced mountain professionals, and trusted by outdoor centres, schools, Duke of Edinburgh groups, and mountain leaders across the UK.
When you complete an NNAS course, you gain a certificate that proves your navigation skills — and gives you the confidence to explore new places safely.
2
Perfect for: Beginners or anyone who uses digital maps but wants to understand the real thing.
You’ll learn to:
Understand OS maps, symbols, and contours
Plan and follow simple routes
Estimate time and distance
Use a compass for basic navigation
Gain confidence in making decisions outdoors
Duration: 2 days
Group size: Small and supportive (max 6)
Includes: NNAS Bronze certificate upon completion
➡️ £150 per person
3
Perfect for: Walkers who already use maps but want to explore wild terrain safely.
You’ll learn to:
Navigate in open countryside and away from paths
Take and follow compass bearings
Handle poor visibility
Relocate if you’re unsure where you are
Build confidence in more challenging terrain
Duration: 2 days
Group size: Small and supportive (max 6)
Includes: NNAS Silver certificate upon completion
➡️ £170 per person
4
Perfect for: Runners training for mountain marathons, fell races, ultra events, and anyone who wants to be self-reliant in remote terrain.
You’ll learn to:
Navigate confidently off-path and across open fell
Take accurate compass bearings while moving efficiently
Use contours, re-entrants, ridgelines and spurs to pinpoint your location
Make quick decisions on route choice (direct vs. runnable lines)
Relocate smoothly if you drift off line
Handle poor visibility, bad weather, and featureless terrain
Build the confidence to run more independently in races
Duration: 2 days
Group size: Small and supportive (max 6)
Includes: NNAS Silver certificate upon completion
➡️ £170 per person
5
Qualified NNAS Tutor
Experienced Mountain Leader & Fell Runner (race director of Pedol Peris/ Foel Fras)
Friendly, welcoming approach
Beautiful North Wales & Snowdonia locations
Focus on confidence, not competition
Supportive, empowering environment
“This isn’t about being the fastest or most experienced — it’s about gaining the confidence to enjoy the outdoors your way.”
💬 What Participants Say
“Thank you for your patience Suzie, I feel much more confident now I used to rely on my phone for every walk but now i will definitely try leaving it at home and having a go with the map only. ”
Sarah
Bronze Course Graduate
“The Silver course really pushed me in the best way. I actually enjoyed using a compass for real! I never really understood bearings before, thanks for all the help and patience- i can tell you use to be a Geography Teacher!"
Mark
Silver Course Graduate
"Thanks Suzie, I was nervous about the day in terms of fitness but you really made me feel welcome and i enjoyed being outside, even in the rain!"
Debs
Bronze Course Graduate
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