Navigation Course
by RourkyAfter frequent pestering I have again been cornered this weekend at the Xmas bash to run another two day navigation course in the Brecon Beacons. Last time out was in June when the weathers better for standing around and trying to find out where the hell we are, so its a way off yet. Ten people attended the last weekend, a manageable number, I would need to cap this second weekend at around 15 however.
Day 1 will be using basic map features and relating them to the landscape around Talgarth, while day 2 takes us up Fan Fawr for a far more exposed mountain day with compass work and no paths.
I aim to base the group at the Llwyn-y-celyn YHA south of Brecon on the A470. All im seeking a
Posted on 28/03/14
47 Comment(s)

I'd like to say me please Clive, but there's a bit of your message missing!!! 🙂
DJDebbieJTalking too much again sorry Debs. All im seeking is an indication of those interested at present.
RRourkyDef me then Clive, thanks 🙂
DJDebbieJI would be interested please Clive. Thanks. 🙂
ShSheilsWould be interested in this Clive, but was wondering if it what sort of level it would be?
BrBrambleMe too 😀
LMLittle Miss Sunshine (Max)Me too please.
MMMadMagsounds good depending on dates
mamarlon67I'd be interested. Would like to be able to find my way about.
FGFerryGlideHi Clive, I'd be up for this
BJBlue JohnI really enjoyed the last one and would be interested, still not confident in using compass and need practice. 🙂
LLLadyeliza (Liz)Eyup Clive count me in for this one.🙂🙂
pApreggy47(Andy)Yes please Sir, I would love to be confident with a compass 🙂
PDPear Drop (Sarah)Excellent Clive, count me in, dates permitting.
SaSandyThis post inspired me to get my compass out to check my skills. Discovered that the polarity has somehow reversed since I last used it on Red Pike a few weeks ago. Ah well, better to find out now than when I really need to use it. Guess what is going on my letter to Santa.🙂
TCTCOh yes please, compass skills need brushing up (especially after Tina saved the day on Red Pike)
KBKateB🙂
Hopefully be able to make it but who knows where I will be.Always good to have a refresher weekend
wawanderer47Can I be a maybe please Rourky, dependent on dates you see (if there is room that is). Thanks 🙂
mimilvusHi Clive, don't need the skills course but would definitely be interested in attending. Looks like a full house already!
PhPhiltheetilerGosh, I think I've counted 2 YHAs' worth of takers already! So, if you're organising a 2nd one...my compass needs a good day out🙂
BSBrightSocksYes definitely! Dates permitting.
KCKCI am interested in the depending on dates, but I never get lost :~
I'll put my name down,although probably too late!
JaJacktherussellMe I haven't got a Scooby doo about maps or compasses! 😉
I gotta compass off Santa, so am eager and fully equipped for action.....appreciate I'm well down the list but my clearly very impressive compass surely jumps me up a few places Rourky? 😉:~😋
CDCarpe Diem!I think I might hv to put my name down. I've been caught yabbering too much and missed my cut off at great gable. Thank goodness TC u had been there to the rescue. Dates depending of course with weekends off from the kids
FrFrankieThankyou all for your interest to date, looks like im going to need a serious think about how this weekend course will work.
RRourkyI may even set up as a business at this rate, as id be quids in at around £80 per day per person and thats cheap.
I'll have a ponder on my travels over the xmas period, its all a way off yet so no need to panic.
I agree Norman 🙂
BrBrambleIf anyones on a walk that I maybe on and wants some advice on map reading and how to use a compass don't be afraid to ask I class myself very experience on this subject. Not trying to steal your trade Rourky, just here to help 🙂🙂
RaRick and Viv's AdventuresHow rude 😋 😉
RRourkyHi Rourky, I need your help too please! I've only just noticed this post so hope I'm not too late to join xq😋:~
SpSpring🙂🙂🙂
PhPhiltheetilernever too late to brush up on map reading skills count me in🙂🙂
mimintyAs this has been reposted does this mean that only the last two comments are valid? And are you talking about June 2014 Clive?