Ready to stop relying on apps and start navigating with confidence? This practical Map Reading & Navigation Course is designed for you.

Ready to stop relying on apps and start navigating with confidence? This practical Map Reading & Navigation Course is designed to give you real world skills you can use on every hike. Set in the beautiful countryside just outside London, we’ll cover everything from understanding OS maps and contour lines to using a compass, planning routes, and staying safe when things don’t go to plan. Whether you’re new to hiking or want to build confidence for bigger adventures, this course will give you the tools to explore independently, safely, and with total confidence.

🥾 MAP READING & NAVIGATION COURSE

Instruction from an MT qualified mountain leader

Learn the essential skills every hiker should have

📊 COURSE DETAILS

LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate

DISTANCE: Approx. 6 to 8 km practical walking

TERRAIN: Woodland trails, open countryside, gentle hills

DURATION: Full day with practical exercises throughout

🕓 SCHEDULE & MEETING INFO

MEETING TIME: 10:10 Tring Station

TRAINS: London Euston to Tring 09:25 to Tring (arrives 10:02,

TICKETS: Return to Tring Contactless, accepted

START: 10:10 from Tring Station

LUNCH: Pack Lunch.

HIKE FINISH: Approx. 16:30 at Tring Station

RETURN TRAINS: Every 30 to 40 minutes

🧭 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How to read an OS map with confidence

• Understanding contour lines, symbols, and terrain features

• How to use a compass and take accurate bearings

• Orientating the map to match the landscape

• Planning your own routes before a hike

• Navigation techniques in low visibility

• What to do if you get lost

🎯 WHY JOIN THIS COURSE

• Build real confidence navigating without your phone

• Learn practical skills, not just theory

• Small group with hands on guidance throughout

• Perfect foundation for UK hiking and international trekking

• Led by experienced, MT qualified mountain leader

🎒 WHAT TO BRING

✅ Recommended pre learning Click Here

✅ Hiking boots or sturdy shoes

✅ Suitable hiking clothing

✅ Packed lunch, snacks and water

✅ Notebook and pen

✅ Base plate compass Click Here

✅ Recommended OS map Sheet Number: Explorer 181 Click Here (or we can loan laminated sheets)

✅ Train ticket or Contactless

🔥 LIMITED SPACES

This is a hands on course with individual support, so group size is kept small to maximise learning.

🚆 Train fare is not included – please purchase your own return ticket in advance or on the day.

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