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Beginners Navigation Training - Saturday 30 May

Beginners Navigation Training- Upper Derwent - Saturday 30 May

4 miles 

An introduction to navigation, comprising a short presentation followed by practice on a walk in the Upper Derwent Valley and up on the moors.  We focus on map reading and navigating without a compass, mainly using rights of way.  Learn about map scales, symbols, grid references, distances, contours and how the map portrays the landscape.  There is an Intermediate course in June, when you can develop your skills !

Event Grade: Moderate - walk is mostly on paths, but some rough and uneven ground.  One steady climb and a very steep descent. 

Extra Items: Bring OS  Explorer Map. OL1 Dark Peak (1:25,000 map) if you have it.

Start: 10:00am  Finish: 3:30pm

Meeting Point: Fairholmes Ranger Base (near Derwent dam)    

Parking: Pay & Display - Parking will be busy so arrive early to find a space.

Grid Reference: SK172 893  Postcode: S33 0AQ   What3Words:  acids.anode.sunshine

Dogs: Assistance Dogs Only

Cost: £15 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free.

Please click on the calendar opposite to book.

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