The Great Outdoors

Gain the skills to enjoy the hills and dales in safety, without getting lost!

2042OUT: Upland Navigation
Tutor: Tim Deighton
Saturday, 10:00-17:00, 1 session on 13th April 2013
Dent, Dent
Venue info
Learn to navigate in hill country. You will find out how to read the map, how to relate it to the landscape and how to use a compass to set your direction. Also covered will be choice of route, equipment and mointain safety. Aimed at people who enjoy more strenuous walking. Ideal as a follow-up to the Lowland Navigation Day, or as a stand alone course.
Costs: Full Fee £38; Age 60+ £31; Benefit £19
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2043OUT: Lakeland Fell Navigation
Tutor: Tim Deighton
Saturday, 10:00-18:00, 1 session on 11th May 2013
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Venue info
A chance for a day on the Lakeland fells with a qualified expert. Along the way you will learn about mountain navigation and choosing the best route for the conditions. You will also discuss equipment and mountain safety. Aimed at people who would like to walk the fells but who do not yet feel confident to do so.
Costs: Full Fee £44; Age 60+ £35; Benefit £14
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Tim Deighton
Tim Deighton is a qualified teacher who makes his living by running youth development and adult training courses in the Dales, Lake District and Scottish Highlands. Tim holds the Mountain Leadership Award.