During this 1 1/2 day course you will learn how to navigate accurately in the countryside using map and compass, including finding features on pathless terrain.
Times: Saturday 17 September 2 - 6pm and Sunday 18 September 9am - 5pm
Location: National Trust for Scotland Ranger Centre, Brodick Country Park
Cost: £50
Distance: 5-8km
Ascent: negligible
Technical Rating: Easy
Blister Rating: 1
The practical session will include some walking in rough pathless terrain.
Please bring a 1:25,000 Arran map and a Silva type compass.
Advised Kit List
Suggested Hill Clothing
NO jeans
Stout walking boots
Appropriate walking trousers, top layers and fleece – preferably no cotton layers
Suggested minimum daysac contents
Waterproof (not showerproof) trousers
Waterproof (not showerproof) jacket
Spare fleece
Woollen or fleece hat
Gloves
Packed lunch and drink
Any personal medicines
Sun cream and insect repellent
Cost
Adult/Teen (16+) - £50.00