Find Your Way: A Women’s Day of Navigation & Hill Confidence

Join us for a day of all things maps, navigation and hill skills!

The aim of this workshop is to provide a fun and sociable learning environment for people who are looking to develop their hill skills knowledge.

We will start the day with a fun classroom-based session looking at the basics of hill skills, navigation and safety in the mountains through fun games and exploring safety scenarios and decision making in the mountains.

After lunch we will head out for a group hike where we will continue the learning with some practical hands-on practice of our new navigation skills!

The intended route

This will be a 6.4km circular route and will include an ascent and descent of around 420 meters; a moderate level of fitness will be required. The walk will be at a relaxed pace with plenty of opportunity to stop for activities, photos, snacks and short breaks.

Please be aware that the walk will include a mixture of terrain and landscapes with the potential for uneven ground, rough terrain, stiles, stream crossings, fields and hills, tracks and lanes; we may experience adverse weather conditions.

Part of the attraction of valley, hill and mountain walking is the challenge of tackling different terrains, landscapes and weather conditions. Every effort is made to minimise potential hazards; however, the very nature of hill and mountain walking involves a certain level of unavoidable risk of accident and/or injury. By taking part in this activity, you are aware of and accept these risks.

Please also be aware that the walk leader reserves the right to vary the intended route from that set out above; this is most likely to be a weather dependent action and the walk leader will aim to keep the event as true to the booking as possible.

It is currently too early to know how the day will be regarding the weather, however… As we know, the Lakes has its own weather system, and we could see anything! Please ensure you are well equipped for all weathers. Some people will be aware of what to bring for a day in the hills but for those who are unsure I have included a kit list below.

What to bring - Kit List

· Walking boots or walking shoes suitable for mountain terrain

· Waterproof jacket (waterproof over trousers recommended in case of rain but not essential)

· Warm mountain clothing (base layer, insulating layer, spare layer in backpack) – Suitable walking trousers/shorts - fast drying material NO JEANS

· Gloves, warm hat, sunglasses, sun hat, sun cream (you never know!)

· 20-30ltr day rucksack

· Head torch and spare batteries

· Whistle (not an essential item but good practice to carry this in the hills)

· Flask and/or water bottle

· Packed lunch and hill snacks

Please note that the walk leader reserves the right to exclude attendees from the event if they are not adequately prepared.

Price

Please make a donation when making your booking – all proceeds from this event will be donated to support the YHA 'Breaks Programme', helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.