This Navigation Course is in Two Parts - Online and Outdoor.
The course is given by a qualified Mountain Leader and provider with Mountaineering Ireland.
Online Navigation Course – Tuesday Dec 8th at 7pm (approx 2hrs)
Outdoor – Dublin hills: TBD (approx 3 -4 hrs)
Meeting: Through Zoom Cost: € 55pp
Overview of the Online and Outdoor Navigation course.
Map Reading, Setting a Map, Map scales and index, Map Contours,
Compass work, How to use a compass, Taking a bearing and follow
The course is given by a recognized Mountaineering Ireland Provider.
Map Sheet 56 and Silva Type 4 compass are best for this course.
The course is split between online and outdoor sessions.
Online Session: (through Zoom)
Introduction to your map (we will be using OSI sheet 56 for this course)
Scales of a map, what they mean. 1:50,000, 1:25,000, best map for Hill Walking.
Features of a map, contour lines, index and what these are.
How a map is representative of the ground it covers.
GPS coordinates of a map and how to read them.
Introduction to the compass and its parts.
Practical Day in the hills: (Outdoor – Exact location be given)
How to set your map.
Recognise features on the landscape from your map.
Timing and Pacing for measuring distance.
Using your compass with your map. Taking a bearing for direction to walk.
Measuring distance from your map and applying this to the ground.
Using some simple navigation techniques to get to your required location.
Choosing a safe and suitable route.
https://www.hilltoptreks.com/courses/online-and-outdoor-navigation-course
