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Lowland Navigation day course
Tutor: Tim DeightonNavigation in the valleys requires very careful study of the map and a thorough understanding of farming issues and rights of way. Join our local expert for a day out in Dentdale exploring the local footpaths and byways.
Dent, Sat, 10:00-17:00, 23 Oct
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Dent, Sat, 10:00-17:00, 04 Dec
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Dent, Sat, 10:00-17:00, 05 Feb
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Dent, Fri, 10:00-17:00, 18 Mar
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Tim Deighton is a qualified teacher and youth worker and 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.
Lowland Navigation for the Less Fit
Tutor: Tim DeightonDent, Fri, 10:00-17:00, 24 Sep
Similar in content to our Lowland Navigation course this is aimed at the elderly, or those who would prefer walking at a more gentle pace.
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Lowland Navigation evening course
Tutor: Tim DeightonDent, Thu, 18:00-21:00, 3 sessions from 28 Apr
With the same content as our day courses this course will be run over 3 spring evenings.
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The essentials of navigation
Brocken Spectre (shadow on the mist) seen on a Feel Confident on the Fells course
Intro to General Navigation
Tutor: Tim DeightonThis 3 week course is for people who wish to learn to navigate effectively on both low and high ground, focussing on learning to relate the map to the actual topography, and using various navigational techniques to find your way. The course will be practical and will be based in the fells and dales around the beautiful village of Dent.
Dent, Fri, 10:00-17:00, 3 sessions from 08 Oct
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Dent, Fri, 10:00-17:00, 3 sessions from 07 Jan
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Feel Confident on the Fells
Tutor: Tim DeightonThis course is for people who would like to walk on the high fells but who do not yet feel confident to do so. You will learn about different types of terrain, weather, route planning, equipment and navigation The starts with a discussion over a mug of tea, followed by a full day on the fells, and debriefing over more tea (or a beer!).
Great Langdale, Sun, 10:00-18:00, 24 Oct
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Dent, Sun, 10:00-18:00, 06 Feb
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Dent, Fri, 10:00-18:00, 11 Mar
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Mountain Adventure
Tutor: Tim DeightonThis exciting course is for people who wish to learn to plan their own adventures in the hills. An initial planning day is followed by a full weekend of adventure. The group will decide upon the objective (which might be a Scottish bothy trip, or an extended trip in the Lakes), do all the planning, then take part in the trip. You will have a great time, probably feel challenged, and find out more about yourself.
Sat 13 Nov plus Fri 26 (evening) to Sun 28 Nov
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Sat 19 Mar plus Fri 01 (evening) to Sun 03 Apr
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Rock Climbing Intro
Tutor: Graham LittleKendal, 10:00-12:30, Sat 02 Oct and Sun 03 Oct
Climbing is one of the most rapidly growing sports in the UK. Climbing walls provide an excellent introduction to climbing and give people a safe and friendly environment in which learn. This course will introduce you to the skills you need for climbing on indoor walls, and give you the confidence to get out and climb.
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Graham Little is a freelance instructor based in the North West. He has 10 years experience working in the outdoors and works with various groups including: school and youth groups, teachers, and adult groups.
Basic GPS Navigation
Tutor: Chris WoodA GPS device is a really useful tool for outdoor navigation on the mountains, tracks and trails. This short course will help you to get the best from your GPS and teach you how to use it in conjunction with the traditional map and compass.
Sedbergh, Sat, 10:00-15:00, 06 Nov
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Sedbergh, Sat, 10:00-15:00, 19 Feb
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As well as being a well known teacher of IT courses Chris Wood is also a keen outdoorsman who has been walking and climbing in the hills for nearly 40 years. He is currently working his way through the Scottish Munros so has had to sharpen his navigation skills!