Night Navigation Course, Iping Common (20/02/25)

Tutor: Richard Betts

This fun, practical and challenging navigation course addresses the essential skills of navigating the natural world at night and provides a great opportunity to explore and appreciate the South Downs countryside in darkness.

While you are out on your adventure, make the most of the peace and stillness and listen for nocturnal wildlife. Things you're likely to spot on a winter night include foxes, owls, deer, badgers and possibly hedgehogs looking for food. If it has been snowing, you can sometimes see tracks in the snow which will give you an idea as to what you might see during the evening.

This course is suitable for beginners or those with some basic map reading experience. Your instructor will show you how you can safely follow a route when landmarks are not visible.

Skills covered include:

• Choosing night navigation strategies and routes
• Relocation and measuring distance on and off the map
• Planning, preparation and preserving night vision
• Compass skills
• Develop micro navigation skills
• Emergency procedures and safety

This course is suitable for 14yrs+. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum group size: 8

Venue: Iping Common, Elstead Rd, GU29 0PB 

What to bring: Weather dependent, Layers for warmth, Suitable outdoor footwear, and Waterproofs. Water Snacks and a hot drink, Head torch essential (No other torch suitable) 

Public transport: Bus, possible pick up from Billingshurst station can be arranged. 

Accessibility: Moderate fitness required.

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