Navigation Skills Day

⭐ Aims of the Day

• Feel confident using an OS map

• Understand basic navigation techniques

• Be able to plan and follow a simple route

• Improve awareness of safety while walking

• Work as a team to solve route-finding challenges

• Build confidence travelling on foot in unfamiliar areas

We will cover:

✔ Map symbols & grid references

✔ Measuring distance & pacing

✔ Setting & following a bearing ( where possible)

✔ Route planning & decision making

✔ Using features & contour lines to navigate

✔ Dynamic risk assessment while walking

This will be a practical, activity-based day with lots of learning while out on the route.

👟 What Participants Need to Bring

• Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing

• Waterproof coat (and trousers if possible)

• Sturdy walking boots or walking shoes

• Filled water bottle

• Packed lunch & snacks

• Warm layers / hat & gloves (if cold)

• Small rucksack to carry everything

• Personal medication (e.g. inhalers)

Optional but useful:

• Notebook & pen

• Compass (if you have one)

🧭 Equipment Provided by Leaders / Organisers

• OS maps for the area

• Spare compasses

• Route plans & activity sheets

• First aid kit

• Emergency contact & safety plan

• Risk assessment & supervision

• Attendance registers

• High-visibility items if required

🔐 Safety & Supervision

• Activities will be fully supervised

• Participants will walk in small groups

• Leaders will carry emergency equipment

• Weather-dependent adjustments may be made

• We will follow Scout/Guiding safety guidelines where applicable

📍 Start/Finish Location

The exact start and finish point will be at Hubbard’s Hills Free Car Park, Louth. Directions are below.

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/E9dQ59BG9dAF3jNeA

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📝 Bookings

Book onto this event via the link below…

🔗 https://forms.gle/95iEoLd6D2VxQxVTA 

Cost: £3 payment made to North Lincolnshire Scout District Account ( only if you haven’t already paid for the cancelled Navigation day in February don’t please pay twice)

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Summary: For participants interested in improving navigation & outdoor confidence

Suitable For: Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Young Leaders, Network

Price: £3 (only if you haven’t already paid for the previous cancelled navigation day)

Venue: Louth- Hubbard’s Hills Free Car Park for Drop off and Pickup