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 181 Chiltern Hills North, 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: SP 96356 15963

Meeting time: 6PM

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:

Neil Froggitt (ML), MTA Volunteer Regional Support & Mark McKenzie (ML), MTA Volunteer Regional Coordinator 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. 

Start

15/03/2021 18:30

End

15/03/2021 21:30

Total Days

0.5

Maximum Bookings

5

Bookings

5

Venue

Ivinghoe Beacon National Trust Car Park

Town

Leighton Buzzard

County

Buckinghamshire

Postcode

LU7 9EL

Country

United Kingdom

Latitude

51.83378

Longitude

-0.60310

Name

Mountain Training Association

Phone

07979 528 503

Email