Peak District National Park Intermediate Navigation Edale

Building on the learning from the Beginners course (map reading), a classroom presentation is followed by practice on a short walk around Edale.

The course covers navigating using a map and compass. The features of the compass will be explained and the use and completion of route cards will be covered using 6-figure grid references; the different North points; map symbols; taking a bearing; walking on a bearing, pacing and timing using Naismiths Rule.

Event Terrain: Short sections along the road but mainly on good, well-drained footpaths across fields but one section over rough terrain and one ascent over rough terrain.

Event Grade: Moderate - moderate walks on ground with sometimes rough and uneven terrain and gradients.

Extra items: OS Explorer map (1:25,000) OL1 The Peak District Dark Peak Area, Silva Expedition compass, or similar. Pen or pencil.

Start: 10:00 am Finish: 15:00 pm

Meeting Point: Moorland Visitor Centre, Edale.

Grid Reference: SK124 856 Post Code: S33 7ZA What3Words: youngest.hammocks.toasters

Parking: Parking is very difficult in Edale at busy times. No parking is available at the Visitor Centre. There is a Pay and Display car park near Edale Station. From the car park, walk under the rail bridge for 200 yards towards Edale Village. A number of nearby farmers are offering overspill parking in their fields. There are toilets at the P&D car park; none at VC.

Near A Bus Route: Yes. High Peak bus 62 connects Edale to Castleton, Hope and Buxton.

Near A Rail Station: Yes. Edale Rail Station lies on the Manchester-Sheffield rail line. From the station, turn left and walk for 200 yards towards Edale Village to the Visitor Centre.

Dogs: No dogs allowed.

Cost: £15 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free.