Beginners Navigation, Edale - Saturday 7 March and 5 September
Beginners Navigation, Edale - Saturday 7 March and 5 September
4 Miles
An introduction to navigation, comprising a short classroom presentation followed by practice on a walk in the Hope Valley. The course focuses on map reading and covers navigating without a compass, mainly using rights of way. It includes an introduction to map types and scales; map symbols; the National Grid system; grid references; distances; contours and the shapes of the terrain; orientating the map using topographical features and relating it to the ground.
Event Grade: Easy short walks on paths that may be rough and uneven. Taken at a leisurely pace. May involve stiles and rough ground.
Extra Items: OS Explorer map (1:25,000) OL1 The Peak District Dark Peak Area; a pen or pencil.
Event Terrain: Short sections along the road and good, well-drained footpaths but 3 sections across fields which may be wet and muddy. One gradual ascent.
Start: 10:00am Finish: 3:00pm
Meeting Point: The Moorland Centre, Edale.
What3Words: youngest.hammocks.toasters
Grid Reference: SK124 856 Postcode: S33 7ZA
Parking: Parking is very difficult in Edale at busy times. No parking is available at the Moorland Centre. There is a P+D (cash) car park near Edale Station. From the car park, walk under the rail bridge for 200 yards towards Edale Village. A number of nearby farmers are offering overspill parking in their fields. There are toilets at the P&D car park; none at the Moorland Centre.
Near Rail Station: Yes. Edale Rail Station lies on the Manchester-Sheffield rail line. From the station, walk for 200 yards towards Edale Village to the Moorkand Centre.
Near Bus Route: Yes. High Peak bus 62 connects Edale to Castleton, Hope and Buxton.
Dogs: No dogs allowed.
Cost: £15 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free.
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