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Beginners Navigation Training - Upper Derwent - Saturday 12th July

Beginners Navigation Training - Upper Derwent - Saturday 12 July

5 miles 

An introduction to navigation, comprising a short presentation followed by practice on a walk in the 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, topography etc

Event Grade: Moderate - walk is mostly on paths, but some rough and uneven ground.  One steep climb, taken at a leisurely pace. 

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

Start: 10:00am  Finish: 3:00pm

Meeting Point: Fairholmes Visitor Centre (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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