Intro to Navigation

Posted on August 17th, 2015 · Posted in Latest News, UFRC Courses

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Join Walking In Your Community and UFRC for an introduction to Navigation training day!

Location: Castle Archdale Country Park, Co. Fermanagh
Date: Sat 19th Sept 2015
Time: 10am to 2pm
Price: £15

Build upon your initial Walking experience or your Community Walk Leader training by learning about navigational skills and techniques that will develop and expand your skills when leading walking groups

The training will be tailored to suit the group and will include:

  • Using the Compass
  • Understanding contours
  • Timing and Pacing
  • Route Planning
  • Dealing with emergency incidents
  • Magnetic Bearings – How to walk on a bearing accurately
  • Orientating the map using the compass

* Please note there will be a light lunch available at the end of the course.

To book your place please send an email to  there are limited spaces on this course so booking in advance is essential although payment on the day is fine.