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Introduction to Navigation
Introduction to Navigation

Sat, 05 Jul

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Base Camp Festival

Introduction to Navigation

Time & Location

05 Jul 2025, 09:00 – 13:00 BST

Base Camp Festival, Gatesgarth, Cockermouth CA13 9XA, UK

About the event

If you’ve never picked up a map and compass before, then this session is for you!


Beginning with a look at the different types and scales of map in use, you will learn how to match up what you see on the ground with what you see on the map, and start to use techniques such as ‘ticking off’ features and ‘thumbing’ the map as we begin to explore the local area around Buttermere.


Duration: Half day

Instructor/client ratio: 1:6

Equipment needed: Hillwalking clothing, pack, walking shoes/boots

Equipment provided: Map, compass Additional requirements: You must be a festival ticket holder and 18+ to sign up for this session.

Tickets

  • Adult (18+)

    £30.00
    +£0.75 service fee

Total

£0.00

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