Courses And Prices
Open group navigation courses run from Fort William for walkers who want calm, repeatable map and compass skills. No course takes more than 6 learners.
Open Courses
For beginners and app led walkers who want to understand the map, orient it to the ground and make simple route choices without hurry.
For walkers who have used a compass before but need the habits back, especially bearings, pacing, timing and contour confidence.
A two day course for people preparing for independent Scottish hill days, outdoor club walks or longer solo routes beyond obvious paths.
Skills Table
| Skill | Introduction | Refresher | Bronze NNAS-style weekend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map Setting | Core habit | Clean up errors | Used all day |
| Bearings | Short and simple | More precise legs | Route legs and checks |
| Pacing | Find your count | Use on rough ground | Combine with timing |
| Timing | Introduced gently | Used for relocation | Planned and reviewed |
| Contour Reading | Shapes and slopes | Spurs, re-entrants and knolls | Route choice from contour shape |
| Relocation | Simple stops | When the line goes wrong | Poor visibility practice |
| Poor Visibility Decisions | When to pause | Safer options | Full day judgement |
Who It Suits
Beginners get a plain start without being made to feel daft for using the phone until now.
Rusty walkers rebuild practical habits on the hill, not in a village hall.
Solo walkers practise checks that help when there is nobody else to ask.
Bigger Scottish day planners learn when a route choice is sensible and when the hill is offering a quieter answer.
Included
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Booking Terms
To ask about dates, email hello@themountainofme.com.