Build essential map and compass skills with confidence on this practical daytime navigation course at Pollok Country Park
Grid North is suitable for complete beginners, anyone who wants to feel safer and more capable in the hills or countryside, and those who would like to refresh their navigation skills.
If you’re ready to start using a compass, this course gives you more time to practise bearings than the Wayfinder session. You’ll learn in a clear, progressive way, with plenty of support as your skills develop.
Pollok Country Park provides a safe, accessible setting close to Glasgow, with good parking and easy public transport links. Its varied terrain and features make it possible to practise essential techniques without the added pressure of remote hill conditions.
No previous navigation experience is needed. Come ready to learn, practise and build confidence outdoors.
Course Details
Location: Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Duration: 3+ hours, depending slightly on group size
Age: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Course size: Limited to 6 participants
Skills Covered
Setting the map to the ground
Anticipating ground features along your route
Using four-figure and six-figure grid references
Reading a map accurately
Reading and using contour lines
Taking compass bearings
Adjusting for magnetic variation
Navigation techniques in poor visibility
Survival techniques in bad weather
What to do if lost
Understanding when and how to signal for rescue*
*Based on direct feedback from helicopter search and rescue personnel.
What to Bring
Season-appropriate clothing, waterproofs, sturdy footwear, a warm drink and a snack. Maps and compasses are provided for use during the course.
Build essential map and compass skills with confidence on this practical daytime navigation course at Pollok Country Park
Grid North is suitable for complete beginners, anyone who wants to feel safer and more capable in the hills or countryside, and those who would like to refresh their navigation skills.
If you’re ready to start using a compass, this course gives you more time to practise bearings than the Wayfinder session. You’ll learn in a clear, progressive way, with plenty of support as your skills develop.
Pollok Country Park provides a safe, accessible setting close to Glasgow, with good parking and easy public transport links. Its varied terrain and features make it possible to practise essential techniques without the added pressure of remote hill conditions.
No previous navigation experience is needed. Come ready to learn, practise and build confidence outdoors.
Course Details
Location: Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Duration: 3+ hours, depending slightly on group size
Age: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Course size: Limited to 6 participants
Skills Covered
Setting the map to the ground
Anticipating ground features along your route
Using four-figure and six-figure grid references
Reading a map accurately
Reading and using contour lines
Taking compass bearings
Adjusting for magnetic variation
Navigation techniques in poor visibility
Survival techniques in bad weather
What to do if lost
Understanding when and how to signal for rescue*
*Based on direct feedback from helicopter search and rescue personnel.
What to Bring
Season-appropriate clothing, waterproofs, sturdy footwear, a warm drink and a snack. Maps and compasses are provided for use during the course.
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