Learn to navigate confidently after dark with AKM Survival in Pollok Country Park, Glasgow. This 3+ hour night course is perfect for beginners wanting a slight challenge over the daytime course, or anyone who may find themselves out in the hills after sunset. You’ll gain the same practical navigation skills I’ve relied on in Arctic whiteouts and dense jungle, applied to Scotland’s terrain.
Course Details
Price: £65 per person
Start Time: 7pm
Duration: 3+ hours
Location: Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Suitable for: Beginners or anyone wanting confidence navigating at night
Pre-trip Planning
How to use mountain weather forecasts to plan safe, efficient routes
Maps and Tools
Understanding different map types and scales
Choosing and using the right compass and knowing its key features
Core Navigation Skills
Navigating confidently using just the map
Setting your map and matching it to the terrain
Anticipating and confirming features as you move
Giving accurate grid references under pressure
Estimating distance using pacing and timing
Reading and interpreting contours to understand the terrain
Advanced Techniques
Taking and following a bearing in poor visibility
Using proven survival signal techniques to stay safe and be found
Why Take This Course
By the end of the session, you’ll have the navigation tools to stay safe on night walks, short expeditions, or unexpected wilderness situations.
Suitable for ages 16+.
Other dates can be arranged - minimum 2 participants. Contact me for details.
Learn to navigate confidently after dark with AKM Survival in Pollok Country Park, Glasgow. This 3+ hour night course is perfect for beginners wanting a slight challenge over the daytime course, or anyone who may find themselves out in the hills after sunset. You’ll gain the same practical navigation skills I’ve relied on in Arctic whiteouts and dense jungle, applied to Scotland’s terrain.
Course Details
Price: £65 per person
Start Time: 7pm
Duration: 3+ hours
Location: Pollok Country Park, Glasgow
Suitable for: Beginners or anyone wanting confidence navigating at night
Pre-trip Planning
How to use mountain weather forecasts to plan safe, efficient routes
Maps and Tools
Understanding different map types and scales
Choosing and using the right compass and knowing its key features
Core Navigation Skills
Navigating confidently using just the map
Setting your map and matching it to the terrain
Anticipating and confirming features as you move
Giving accurate grid references under pressure
Estimating distance using pacing and timing
Reading and interpreting contours to understand the terrain
Advanced Techniques
Taking and following a bearing in poor visibility
Using proven survival signal techniques to stay safe and be found
Why Take This Course
By the end of the session, you’ll have the navigation tools to stay safe on night walks, short expeditions, or unexpected wilderness situations.
Suitable for ages 16+.
Other dates can be arranged - minimum 2 participants. Contact me for details.
