SilverBackTrails Basic Map Reading Session

SilverBackTrails will be holding a Basic Map reading session which is ideal for anyone who has little or no navigational experience or someone who wants to brush up on forgotten skills.  The day will be very low key with much of the session taking place in the classroom, covering map identification/ symbols, map orientation using land features and magnetic compass, reading and plotting grid references, compass bearings both magnetic and grid, plotting a bearing on the map and following a bearing, there will also be some input on recognition of features and contour lines. There will be a session towards the end of the day where participants will be able to utilise their new skills in the field.

There will also be some input into recognising features on the ground using contour lines and harnessing your technology to assist with your navigation.

All equipment needed for the session will be…