Navigation Courses on Dartmoor
Navigation Courses on Dartmoor
Whether you’re hoping to conquer the Tors, sharpen your map and compass skills, or just see Dartmoor from a different perspective, you’re in the right place. Discover Dartmoor offers a range of guided walks, navigation courses, and bespoke adventures designed to help you explore with confidence. Every experience is led by Rob, a qualified Mountain Leader with over 30 years’ knowledge of the moor and tailored to suit individuals, families, and groups of all backgrounds and abilities. From peaceful strolls to challenging hikes, formal qualifications to relaxed learning days, it’s all here.
If your goal is purely to enhance your proficiency in using a map and compass for confident navigation, then this course option is specifically tailored for you. These non-assessed sessions offer a refreshingly relaxed yet deeply informative approach to expanding your navigational abilities while simultaneously enjoying the experience of exploring the expansive moorland. Spanning a duration of 6 to 7 hours, these courses are particularly well-suited for individuals or small groups who appreciate the flexibility of learning and developing their skills at a comfortable and self-determined pace.
For individuals and organisations seeking to acquire nationally recognised navigation skills, our formal courses meticulously adhere to the esteemed National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) framework. These structured programs are particularly beneficial for workplaces aiming to enhance team capabilities, youth groups focused on developing essential life skills, or indeed anyone with the ambition to build genuine confidence in their navigational abilities and gain valuable certification. Emphasising hands-on, practical learning within the authentic and often challenging environmental conditions of Dartmoor, these courses provide a robust foundation for competent and certified navigation.
Forget leisurely walks; our guided tours are profound and demanding expeditions designed to fully engage your senses and push your physical limits while unveiling the wonders of Dartmoor. Spanning significant distances of 20 kilometres or beyond, these journeys will lead you far beyond the beaten path, immersing you in the most celebrated landscapes of the moor. Prepare to traverse majestic granite tors, navigate through time-worn valleys echoing with history, and delve into the very essence of Dartmoor’s captivating myths, rich historical tapestry, and untamed, breathtaking natural beauty.
Plan Your Dartmoor Experience with a Qualified Local Guide
You don’t need to be a seasoned hiker or outdoor expert to make the most of Dartmoor, you just need the right guide. Whether you’re planning your first walk across open moorland or looking to develop advanced navigation skills, Discover Dartmoor makes it simple to find the right fit. Every tour and course is run by Rob, a qualified Mountain Leader with decades of hands-on experience and a genuine love for this wild and beautiful part of Devon. If you’re not sure what suits you best, just get in touch. Rob will help you plan a day that’s safe, memorable and completely tailored to your level whether you’re walking solo, with friends, or organising something bigger.