Night Navigation

Course Description

Night Navigation Course – Mendip Hills, Somerset Sharpen your skills after dark in the Mendip Hills – an essential training day (and night) for confident mountain travel. Join a qualified Mountain Leader for a focused night navigation course designed for both beginners and aspiring leaders. Whether you’re brand new to navigation or prepping for an assessment, this course is tailored to meet your needs. What’s Involved: 🧭 Learn to navigate confidently in low visibility – a vital skill for anyone heading into the hills 🌒 Start in daylight with key navigation theory, planning techniques, and practical compass work 🌘 As night falls, you’ll put it all into practice on a progressive route in the Mendip Hills, ideal for learning safely 🌌 Learn how to read the ground, interpret contours, use handrails, pacing and timing techniques 💡 Headtorch skills, night movement strategies, and how to stay safe when the lights go out 🗣 Small group instruction, with personal coaching and plenty of time to ask questions Perfect For: 🌟 Beginners: Want to build basic map and compass skills Learn how to stay safe when caught out after dark Understand how to move with confidence at night Practice in a relaxed and supportive environment 🎯 Mountain Leader Assessment Prep (please let us know if you require this when booking): Practice micro-navigation in realistic conditions Develop strategies for poor visibility and night legs Get feedback and coaching from a qualified ML Boost your confidence ahead of assessment Course Details: 📍 Location: Mendip Hills, Somerset (exact location provided on booking) 🕒 Time: 9:00pm – approx. 00:00Am 💰 Cost: £15 per person 🧭 Kit: Headtorch, compass, warm layers – a full kit list will be provided