Dartmoor Night Navigation Masterclass

£60.00

The sun sets at 4 PM. Why let that stop you? Turn darkness into your advantage with our Night Navigation Masterclass.

This advanced, 4-hour evening workshop is designed to sharpen your skills and build ultimate confidence. Navigating in the dark removes your biggest visual cues, forcing you to rely on precise compass work, fine-contour interpretation, and pacing. It's the ultimate test of your abilities and a vital skill for any serious hill-walker, runner, or aspiring mountain leader.

Date:

The sun sets at 4 PM. Why let that stop you? Turn darkness into your advantage with our Night Navigation Masterclass.

This advanced, 4-hour evening workshop is designed to sharpen your skills and build ultimate confidence. Navigating in the dark removes your biggest visual cues, forcing you to rely on precise compass work, fine-contour interpretation, and pacing. It's the ultimate test of your abilities and a vital skill for any serious hill-walker, runner, or aspiring mountain leader.

Who is this for? Experienced hill-walkers, aspiring Mountain Leaders (MLs) building their logbooks, or fell runners looking to extend their adventures. This is not a beginner's course.

What you'll learn:

  • Advanced Compass Work: Mastering bearings in total darkness.

  • Micro-Navigation: Using tiny land features and contours to pinpoint your location.

  • Night-Time Strategies: Pacing, timing, and 'attack points' in the dark.

  • Relocation: How to find yourself when you're disoriented in poor visibility.

  • Building Confidence: Become a more resilient and capable all-season navigator.

At a Glance

Price: £60 per person

Duration: Evening (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Location:Dartmoor (e.g., Yelverton / Burrator area)

Prerequisites: You must be confident with basic map and compass use in daylight.

All open courses are subject to a minimum of 3 (or 2) participants to run. In the event of low numbers, you will be offered a full refund or an alternative date.

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