Navigation Practice | Quantock Hills | Women only

The Adventure Girls Club

Join us for a day of practising our navigation skills around the Quantock Hills, Somerset

Holford Bowling Green car park

C﻿ome and join us to practise our navigation skills around the Quantock Hills. We will start with a small theory refresher and then we will each take it in turns (in pairs) to navigate and relocate to different points on the map. Perfect for those who have some experience in map reading or have already done the Nav skills for beginners course with us but just need to get out and practise!I﻿ will also be there to answer any questions or refresh your memory. What we will go over: <ul><li>Understanding map symbols and what they mean</li><li>Different strategies for navigating effectively</li><li>Practicing outside in a safe, supportive and judgement-free group </li><li>Building confidence by drip-feeding skills and taking it one step at a time</li><li>Measuring distances on a map</li><li>W﻿orking out timings based on distance</li><li>W﻿hen, how and why you would take a bearing on a compass</li><li>U﻿sing a GPS alternative</li></ul>A﻿bout your instructor:Hi I'm Alice, a qualified mountain leader and CEO of The Adventure Girls Club. I'm passionate about reconnecting women back to nature through adventure and outdoor skills. I set up the club because I didn't feel like I belonged in the outdoor community and I wanted to create a safe space for women like me to head out and enjoy the outdoors in their own way. I spent years believing that I was 'rubbish' at navigation, until I met a great teacher who gave me the confidence to head out and practice without judgement. Now, I'm not only an excellent navigator but I also LOVE it, it adds an extra element of fun to a walk and helps me stay present and mindful. I now want to teach other women that navigation isn't scary or out of reach, but it's actually fun and enjoyable!What to bring: <ul><li>Hiking boots </li><li>Plenty of snacks and a packed lunch</li><li>Rucksack </li><li>Water (at least 1 litre) </li><li>Weather appropriate clothing</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silva-35692-1011-Compass-Expedition-4-360/dp/B000KMFR6A/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=63365088953&hvadid=310599723583&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006734&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3193033620090304856&hvtargid=kwd-504749458544&hydadcr=13243_1819359&keywords=silva+-+expedition+4+compass&qid=1690988895&sr=8-3" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">C﻿ompass </a>(I have a few spares if you need to borrow one)</li><li><a href="https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/map-of-quantock-hills-bridgwater/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">O﻿S explorer 140 map</a> </li></ul>Safety:I like to make these hikes as enjoyable as possible for everyone, so I keep a slow and steady pace. It's about taking in the views and being in nature, not about rushing to the finish line. Having said that, you are responsible for your own health and safety. If you are unsure as to whether you are fit to come on these hikes, please either consult your doctor or let me know your concerns.I am a qualified mountain leader and I am level 3 Outdoor First Aid trained so I will be on hand in case of an emergency.Refund PolicyRefunds will only be given if the event is cancelled. If you can no longer attend you are more than welcome to sell your ticket to someone else but please let me know if you do so.TermsBy signing up to this event you are agreeing to our <a href="https://www.theadventuregirls.club/terms-conditions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Terms &amp; Conditions</a>This event is for over 18’s only.

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