Cadana Outdoors

Taking you there

Copyright Dave Entwisle 2008

 

 

BRONZE AWARD - To select a course click here

On completion of this award, you will be able to confidently plan and follow simple walks in the countryside.

 

Syllabus – Some of the main points you will cover

Understand the map as a picture of the ground from the air.

Understand how to use map symbols and scales.

Take a 6 figure grid reference for any given position and also find such a reference on the map.

Orientate the map with and without a compass.

Choose simple navigation strategies and routes.

Use linear features (e.g. paths and tracks) as handrails in simple navigation exercises.

Estimate distance on both map and ground.

Using a basic understanding of contours, match major landforms like hills and valleys to their map representation.

Plan a safe, suitable walk.

Demonstrate an awareness of local and national access issues and access legislation.

Demonstrate knowledge of the Countryside Access Code, and of procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency.

 

Please Note

Courses run over both days of a single weekend, with training taking place on the Saturday and assessment on Sunday. Detailed joining instructions including a recommended equipment list, and route to the course assembly location will be send to you once a booking is confirmed.

Bronze courses are run in non-mountainous terrain unless specifically arranged at your request. In all cases course fees are for instruction and certification only, and are exclusive of transport, food, accommodation, equipment hire and personal insurance.