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People, Communication + Education
Hill Skills Map and Compass Workshops
Course

Hill Skills Map and Compass Workshops

Carlisle
Introductory
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Tuesday 15 October 2024
18:00 - 21:00
Short Course In person

Overview

You will be introduced to the basics of map reading, including how to read symbols, understand contour lines, and recognize hazards. You will then move on to learning how to use a compass, including how to set a bearing, follow a bearing, and take a compass bearing. There will be discussion regarding hazard identification – terrain, weather, and incidents. By the end of the course, you will be able to: • Understand the different features of a map and how to use them to plan a route • Use a compass to determine direction of travel • Be aware of the hazards of mountain terrain.

Adult learning

Hill Skills Map and Compass Workshops

This workshop introduces you to the basic skills you need to navigate safely in the hills using a map and compass.

At a glance

  • How will the course be delivered? Face to face in a classroom.
  • What do I need to bring? Notepad and pen. 1:25000 map Ordnance Survey Lake District sheets four North West and five North East and a small Silva compass.
  • What are the entry requirements? No entry requirements.
  • Venue: Pennine Way CDC, Harraby Campus, Edgehill Road, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 3SN
  • Contact: carlisleadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk
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