Course Description
Grid North is a daytime navigation course designed for complete beginners. Someone who wants to learn all the essential map and compass navigation techniques they’ll need to keep themselves safe on the hill or in wild locations.
Based in Pollok Country Park, the course provides a safe and controlled learning environment with easy access by public transport. The varied terrain and features allow us to introduce navigation concepts in a clear, progressive way without the added pressure of remote hill conditions.
It’s also the perfect course to attend if you want to refresh past knowledge and to keep your skills sharp.
Course Details
Price: £60 Per Person
Duration: 3+ Hours - 10.00am to 1.00pm (this can vary slightly depending on group size)
Location: Pollok Country Park, Southside, Glasgow
What We Cover
Pre-Trip Planning
Mountain Weather Reports
Setting The Map To The Ground
Anticipating Ground Features Along Your Route
Compass Selection And Use
Six-Figure Grid References
Reading The Map With Accuracy
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
When And How To Signal For Rescue*
*Based on direct feedback from helicopter search and rescue personnel
What You’ll Need
Suitable outdoor clothing, warm layers and a waterproof jacket.
Footwear for wet, muddy, slippery ground.
The ability to cover un-even ground off the path, including some short sections with uphill and downhill slopes (this will all be at an easy pace).
Note: Maps and compasses are provided for use during the course.
Bottom Line
Many outdoor incidents come down to poor navigation and over-reliance on mobile phones.
On this course you’ll learn how to navigate when it counts, the techniques needed to get yourself off the hill in poor visibility, how to communicate your location clearly using a six-figure grid reference, and make the right call if things go wrong.
This course is suitable for ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
Course Description
Grid North is a daytime navigation course designed for complete beginners. Someone who wants to learn all the essential map and compass navigation techniques they’ll need to keep themselves safe on the hill or in wild locations.
Based in Pollok Country Park, the course provides a safe and controlled learning environment with easy access by public transport. The varied terrain and features allow us to introduce navigation concepts in a clear, progressive way without the added pressure of remote hill conditions.
It’s also the perfect course to attend if you want to refresh past knowledge and to keep your skills sharp.
Course Details
Price: £60 Per Person
Duration: 3+ Hours - 10.00am to 1.00pm (this can vary slightly depending on group size)
Location: Pollok Country Park, Southside, Glasgow
What We Cover
Pre-Trip Planning
Mountain Weather Reports
Setting The Map To The Ground
Anticipating Ground Features Along Your Route
Compass Selection And Use
Six-Figure Grid References
Reading The Map With Accuracy
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
When And How To Signal For Rescue*
*Based on direct feedback from helicopter search and rescue personnel
What You’ll Need
Suitable outdoor clothing, warm layers and a waterproof jacket.
Footwear for wet, muddy, slippery ground.
The ability to cover un-even ground off the path, including some short sections with uphill and downhill slopes (this will all be at an easy pace).
Note: Maps and compasses are provided for use during the course.
Bottom Line
Many outdoor incidents come down to poor navigation and over-reliance on mobile phones.
On this course you’ll learn how to navigate when it counts, the techniques needed to get yourself off the hill in poor visibility, how to communicate your location clearly using a six-figure grid reference, and make the right call if things go wrong.
This course is suitable for ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)
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