Silver NNAS Course
SILVER NNAS COURSE DARTMOOR
£145.00pp
Who Is It For?
The Silver National Navigation Award develops the navigation skills acquired at the Bronze level. It adds skills required to navigate to features and places some distance from paths and tracks. It teaches accurate compass work. It will also teach you to select the suitable navigational techniques to cross open country.
Silver National Navigation Award courses are taught in areas with access to open country and involve periods where you’ll be navigating away from paths and tracks.
Course Syllabus
Utilise the skills and techniques of the Bronze Award in the context of Silver Award navigation strategies.
Relate small hills, small valleys, prominent re-entrants and prominent spurs to their corresponding map contours. Use prominent hills, ridges, spurs and valleys as a means of navigation in good visibility.
Use landforms and point features to orientate the map and as collecting and catching features.
Use a compass to: Accurately follow a bearing; aim off; check the direction of handrails and other linear features.
Deviate briefly from a compass bearing to avoid obstacles or difficult terrain and accurately regain the original line.
Use back bearings to check route following accuracy.
Measure distance on the ground in varied, open terrain using timing and pacing and make practical allowances for any discrepancies.
Simplify legs using coarse navigation, attack points and fine navigation.
Recognise dangerous or difficult terrain on map and ground.
Plan and implement navigational strategies based on the above skills.
Maintain route finding accuracy in poor visibility or darkness.
Recognise a navigation error within a few minutes and apply appropriate relocation techniques.
Understand how personal fitness and nature of terrain affect route choice both at the planning stage and on the ground.
Understand the potential consequences of fatigue and physical discomfort in demanding terrain and/or extreme weather conditions.
Select appropriate clothing, equipment and first aid items for walking in open country in all weather conditions.
Demonstrate an understanding of the Countryside Code, current access legislation and the environmental impact of walkers on the countryside.
Outcome of the Course
You will have build excellent confidence in using your map and compass in all conditions.
You will be able you use new skills to become more precise such as understand contours, aiming off and back bearings.
Course details:
12 hours over 2 days
Maximum 6 participants
North or East Dartmoor
Next course after completion: Gold NNAS
Discover Dartmoor: Navigate with Confidence on the National Navigation Award Scheme
Unlock the secrets of Dartmoor’s wild and wonderful landscapes in Devon with the prestigious National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS), offered right here within the heart of Devons Dartmoor National Park. Whether you’re a novice eager to explore beyond the beaten track or an experienced hiker looking to refine your skills, our NNAS courses provide the essential knowledge and practical experience to navigate confidently and safely across diverse terrain.
Dartmoor, with its expansive open moorland, intricate network of paths, and challenging weather conditions, offers the perfect natural classroom for mastering navigation. Our NNAS courses, conducted entirely within the National Park’s stunning boundaries, immerse you in real-world scenarios. Learn fundamental map reading skills, compass techniques, and how to interpret the landscape around you.
We offer courses at various levels, catering to all abilities. The Bronze NNAS award introduces the basics of map and compass, empowering you to confidently follow paths and trails. The Silver NNAS builds upon these foundations, teaching you how to navigate across open country and make informed route choices. For the seasoned adventurer, the Gold NNAS delves into advanced techniques for navigating in complex and remote environments.
Our experienced and qualified instructor is passionate about Dartmoor and dedicated to providing you with engaging and practical training. You’ll learn through a blend of theory sessions and hands-on exercises out on the moor, gaining invaluable experience in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Completing an NNAS course with Discover Dartmoor not only equips you with vital navigation skills but also enhances your appreciation for the National Park’s unique character. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of the landscape, its features, and the importance of responsible access. Gain the confidence to explore further, discover hidden gems, and truly experience the freedom of Dartmoor. Join us and embark on your navigational journey within this iconic National Park.
