Digital Navigation Training Using Outdooractive, Komoot and other Mapping Apps

Before the creation of modern mapping apps like Outdooractive and Komoot which you can use on your phone and other devices, planning and leading walks was something most people left alone. Drawing routes on paper maps and measuring distances with string sounds archaic and time consuming today (which it was) but that was where we were all at just a few years ago. Having planned a route a compass was then essential to determine changes of direction.

Those days are gone! Mapping apps now determine the optimum route for you and enable you to track it on your phone so in theory absolutely everyone that can use a phone can create and follow / lead walking routes both in the UK and abroad.

We want everyone who loves being out in the countryside to be able to find, plan and navigate a walk safely anywhere in the world THEMSELVES. It is so liberating. We hope this is your first step on that journey. You can!

This half day course is for those people who are not quite convinced that our description of EVERYONE includes them and can also act as a refresher for those who felt that they have had it sorted but practice insufficiently to be sure.

We will both explain all the key points and give you the chance to put them into action with others in an approximately 2-3 hour walk around the lovely Longshawe Estate (NT).

Information will be provided on preparing for the course so you arrive ready to start and we will also give you access to a complimentary 3 month full license for Outdooractive if you are not currently a user (this is not available online from Outdooractive). If not already a Komoot user you can download this app FOC but also need to "unlock" the Derbyshire region which again is FOC to new users.

We do make a charge of £19pp for these courses to cover our costs but believe you will find it amazing value for money.

IMPORTANT: Paid up Life Members of We Do Outdoors and prior Life Members of Peak District Walkers can join this event FREE OF CHARGE using the Promo Code recently emailed. Request if needed.

There is currently a BLACK FRIDAY offer on Life Membership which then saves you money on weekends away and other chargeable events we provide.

https://www.outdoorsmeetupgroup.com/membership/

You'll be given a time slot as we operate these days in groups of 4 to ensure everyone gets lots of personal attention.

Wear normal walking gear and bring waterproofs, drink, snacks etc.