About

Our one-day beginners' map-reading course for adults and young adults (13+) covers all you need to explore the world around you with a map and compass. Perfect if you're taking up a new outdoor activity, want to reduce your reliance on smart devices, or just want to gain confidence in the great outdoors.

-No experience needed
-Meet like-minded people
-Keep yourself safe when out exploring
-Reduce reliance on technology
-Extra skill for camping, kayaking and hiking trips
-Interactive, expert instruction tailored to your ability: beginners and questions welcome!
-Explore beautiful countryside with us
-Easy to get here by train from London, Colchester, Chelmsford, Marks Tey, Witham, Brentwood and Kelvedon

The three-hour group course is led by head coach Mark and includes a talk followed by discussion, workshopping and a chance to practise your navigation skills around the local countryside surrounding the activity centre.

'Everything you need to understand the world around you can be folded up and put into your pocket'.

What's covered?
-Compass use
-Understanding symbols, scales and geography on different OS maps (provided)
-Reading contour lines
-Getting your bearings: what does that actually mean?
-Orientation and triangulation
-How to get yourself un-lost

Advance booking essential. Find out more and book at https://whitedragonactivitycentre.co.uk/product/map-reading-skills-course-adults-ya/