Navigation Essentials
Learn how to map read and expand your horizons as a trail runner on this half day practical workshop in the Chilterns.
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26th April 2025
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NAVIGATION ESSENTIALS WORKSHOP
Ever got fed up with doing extra distance in a race because you took the wrong turn?! Always just following the people ahead of you? Or maybe you just want to get to grips with map reading. In this series we will be teaching you navigation methods as well as practical tips of how to stay on the right path in wild areas of the UK and Europe as well as understanding how this can practically relate to trail running. We all hear far too often of people getting lost in the hills either in races or just indeed on leisurely hikes. Even a GPS has limited capacity in route finding but with the right knowledge you can be the ultimate GPS!
On this morning workshop (as featured in Live for the Outdoors) you will be taught the essentials of navigating with a map by a qualified International Mountain Leader and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Assessor. The first part of the morning is based near Church Farm Cafe, in the quintessentially English village of Aldbury. Once you’ve learnt some of the basics we move onto the trails to provide practical experience. The workshop will finish around midday.
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GETTING THERE
You will need to arrange your own transport to the start of the event. The start is 15 minutes walking distance from the station. There are regular trains from London Euston to Tring Station which take around 40 minutes. Parking is free and there are toilets available at the cafe. The cafe serves great coffee, cakes and snacks. Accommodation is available nearby, please get in touch if you would like any recommendations.
ABILITY
The workshop is open to all abilities, runners and walkers alike. We will be walking the routes as this is the best way to spend time learning about navigation. No previous navigational experience is required to participate.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Instruction on navigation by qualified instructor
- Theory and practical instruction
- Bag storage
- Inspiring trails!
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Travel
- Food & Drinks
KIT
You can see a list of the mandatory kit for this trip here. If you have any questions regarding kit requirements please contact us. Since this is a walking workshop, dress warm. We recommend bringing a map of the local area plus compass, they are optional but will aid your learning. We provide laminated maps and rulers.
BOOKING
We aim to respond to every booking within 1 business day. Our email will include your joining instructions and any other relevant details. Please check your spam folder for our email and if you haven’t heard anything from us within 48hrs please get in touch! For all our events there is a minimum group size in order for it to go ahead, so travel arrangements should only be made once we have confirmed this with you in writing.
