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Navigation courses

Good navigation skills are essential for exploring Scotland’s hills safely and confidently. Whether you're new to map reading or looking to refine your skills in more challenging terrain, our navigation courses will give you the knowledge and confidence to find your way in the mountains.

From beginner-friendly introductions to advanced courses covering poor visibility and complex navigation, we offer a range of options to suit all experience levels. Taught by experienced coaches, our courses focus on practical, hands-on learning so you can apply your skills in real mountain environments.

Join us and take the next step in becoming a confident and capable hillwalker.

All our walks are assigned a challenge level, please see the key below:

  • Beginner - Beginner friendly walks, normally on lower level terrain. Should be achievable for all.

  • Moderate - General walking fitness required, these walks should be achievable by most. 

  • Challenging -  A challenging day in the hills. These walks will be challenging and require a certain level of hill fitness. 

  • Extreme - Not for the faint hearted. These days are a real challenge and will definitely require the participant's to have a decent level of hill fitness.

Navigating on the cairngorm plateaux

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