Night Navigation (peer-led) - Central England Region

06/11/2020 - 06/11/2020

Aston Rowant Nature Reserve (Main Car Park at Beacon Hill)

Bookings start from £0.00

About

This session will be run in line with the latest government Covid-19 guidelines.

Workshop Content & Learning Outcomes:

This free peer-led event will provide an opportunity for members of the CE Region to get together in a relaxed setting to practice and discuss low visibility/night navigation skills. Bearings, pacing and timings will be used following a planned route. Further topics for discussion will be micro navigation, contours, attack points, handrailing, boxing around and the 5 D's (Destination, Direction, Distance, Duration, Description).

Equipment & Kit Required:

Your personal walking kit appropriate for the forecasted weather conditions. Equipment should include OS Map Chilterns West 171, compass and head torch.

Catering/Food:

There will be an opportunity for a quick break. If you wish to bring a flask/snack, please do so.

Meeting Point:

Grid Reference: SU 7317 9660.

6PM meeting time

Aston Rowant Nature Reserve (Main carpark at Beacon Hill-google reserve website) please note reserve in Oxon, main car park address Herts!

Additional Info:

As a peer-led event, please be reminded, all members are responsible for themselves whilst out on the walk.

Cancellation Procedure:

Please provide notice at the earliest opportunity by way of contact details provided.

In the event of concellation all attendees will be contacted directly and this events page updated accordingly.

Responsibilities & Covid-19:

David Tainton (ML), MTA Support Volunteer will be present at this event.

This is a peer-led event and as such attendees are responsible for their own welfare and must adhere to Covid-19 government guidelines regarding safety and social distancing. Please do not attend this event if you are displaying any Covid-19 symptoms.

Please familiarise yourselves with the following MTA guidance before attending this event: https://www.mountain-training.org/membership/mountain-training-association/news/helping-keep-outdoor-activities-covid-secure

Track & Trace: Your contact information may need to be shared with another attendee should they later display any Covid-19 symptoms and wish to inform you of this. 

Where And When

Start
06/11/2020 18:00
End
06/11/2020 21:00
Total Days
0.5
Maximum Bookings
12
Bookings
12
Venue
Aston Rowant Nature Reserve (Main Car Park at Beacon Hill)
Town
Near Stokenchurch,
County
Oxfordshire
Postcode
HP14 3YL
Country
United Kingdom
Latitude
51.66334
Longitude
-0.94324
Delivered in
English

CPD Points

CPD Points
0.50

Provider

Name
Mountain Training Association
Phone
07435 288 932
Email

Booking

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