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Courses

Build skills. Gain confidence. Enjoy the journey.

Whether you’re new to the outdoors, returning after a break, or looking to sharpen your skills for bigger adventures, I offer relaxed, practical courses and guided walks across the Black Mountains and beyond.

All sessions are small, personal, and designed around you — with space to learn at your pace, ask questions, and enjoy the landscape.

1 Day · Beginner

Navigation Essentials

Perfect for beginners or those looking to revisit the basics.

Learn how to read a map, use a compass, understand the landscape, and make good decisions outdoors. We’ll cover route planning, simple navigation techniques, and how to feel at home in wild places.

You’ll learn:

  • Map reading & understanding contours
  • Compass skills & basic bearings
  • Timing, pacing, and choosing safe routes
  • What to do when things go wrong

Who’s it for? Total beginners or walkers who want to build confidence.

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2 Days · Intermediate

Intermediate Navigation

Develop your skills and stretch your confidence.

Ideal for regular walkers, creatives, or those wanting to feel more independent in the hills. We’ll move into steeper, open ground, focusing on poor visibility navigation, relocation techniques, and real-world route finding.

You’ll learn:

  • Navigating off-path and in low visibility
  • Route planning with contours
  • Compass strategies (attack points, back bearings, handrails)
  • Relocation techniques (what to do when you’re not sure where you are)

Who’s it for? Those with basic experience who want to go further or prep for qualifications.

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1 Day · Flexible

Navigation Refresher / ML Skills Tune-Up

A flexible day to focus on the areas you need.

Brush up before an assessment, revisit compass skills, or build confidence in complex terrain. Whether you’re working towards your Hill & Moorland or Mountain Leader award, or just want to refresh your skills — this is your day.

Tailored to include:

  • Micro-navigation
  • Relocation
  • Contour-only navigation
  • Night nav (optional)
  • Group management discussion
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Not sure which course fits?

Tell me your goals and I’ll point you the right way — and we can tailor a day around you.

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