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Bespoke 1-2-1 Private Navigation & Outdoor Skills Workshop

from £130.00

If you’ve ever wanted to start hiking more independently but aren’t sure where to begin, this bespoke private skills day in the Peak District will give you the knowledge and confidence to explore the outdoors safely.

This one-on-one beginner hiking and navigation skills workshop covers the essential skills every hiker should know before heading out on their own, and is perfect for those wanting dedicated time with a qualified leader without a group.

You’ll spend a full day with Beth covering an abundance of skills tailored to your goals, from choosing the right kit and understanding mountain weather to basic navigation and emergency preparation, you’ll learn practical skills that help you stay safe and comfortable while exploring.

By choosing a private 1-2-1 workshop, there’ll be plenty of time for questions, discussion and hands-on learning while out on the trail. By the end of the day, you’ll have a better understanding of how to prepare for hikes, plan routes, and make confident decisions in the outdoors.

Whether you’re completely new to hiking or want to build confidence before planning your own adventures, this day provides a supportive introduction to safe and enjoyable hiking in the UK hills. This would also be a good fit for anyone training for their Hill & Moorland Leader assessment and wants a private refresher day on navigation and assessment requirements.

Workshop Details

  • Location: Bespoke to each workshop in the Peak District (Dark Peak area)

  • Dates: Beth will be in touch once you purchase to get a date booked in with you

  • Duration: 1 day (approx. 9:30am – 4pm)

  • Group size: 1 (private solo workshop)

  • Price:

    • £130 (no map and compass hire)

    • £140 including map and compass hire

Exact meeting point and details will be confirmed privately.

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If you’ve ever wanted to start hiking more independently but aren’t sure where to begin, this bespoke private skills day in the Peak District will give you the knowledge and confidence to explore the outdoors safely.

This one-on-one beginner hiking and navigation skills workshop covers the essential skills every hiker should know before heading out on their own, and is perfect for those wanting dedicated time with a qualified leader without a group.

You’ll spend a full day with Beth covering an abundance of skills tailored to your goals, from choosing the right kit and understanding mountain weather to basic navigation and emergency preparation, you’ll learn practical skills that help you stay safe and comfortable while exploring.

By choosing a private 1-2-1 workshop, there’ll be plenty of time for questions, discussion and hands-on learning while out on the trail. By the end of the day, you’ll have a better understanding of how to prepare for hikes, plan routes, and make confident decisions in the outdoors.

Whether you’re completely new to hiking or want to build confidence before planning your own adventures, this day provides a supportive introduction to safe and enjoyable hiking in the UK hills. This would also be a good fit for anyone training for their Hill & Moorland Leader assessment and wants a private refresher day on navigation and assessment requirements.

Workshop Details

  • Location: Bespoke to each workshop in the Peak District (Dark Peak area)

  • Dates: Beth will be in touch once you purchase to get a date booked in with you

  • Duration: 1 day (approx. 9:30am – 4pm)

  • Group size: 1 (private solo workshop)

  • Price:

    • £130 (no map and compass hire)

    • £140 including map and compass hire

Exact meeting point and details will be confirmed privately.

What you’ll learn

Throughout the day we’ll cover a range of essential navigation and outdoor safety skills, bespoke to your goals, such as:

  • Choosing the right hiking kit and clothing, including footwear

  • Mountain weather basics and how to prepare before heading out

  • Nutrition and hydration for longer walks

  • Essential emergency equipment and procedures

  • Understanding a map: symbols, scales, contours and orientation

  • Grid references and locating your position

  • An introduction to using a compass and checking direction

  • Measuring distance using pacing and timing

  • Following a route using a paper map

  • Taking and following a bearing

  • Techniques for relocating yourself if you get lost

  • Planning simple hiking routes

  • Techniques for walking safely downhill and general hill walking skills

Please note this isn’t a formal qualification; it is a skills workshop designed to teach you the skills to help you feel confident when outdoors by yourself or with friends. 

Everything you need to bring

  • Lunch & snacks

  • 1l of water on a cool day, 2l on a hot day

  • Suitable hiking clothes: whatever you feel comfortable in but try to avoid wearing cotton. Make sure you have both warm and cold weather clothing options all year round as the temperature can change quickly, including suitable waterproofs.

  • Footwear: hiking boots, hiking shoes, trail shoes, or trail runners that have good grip. Please do not wear fashion trainers or any smooth soled shoes.

  • Any personal items you need: phone, medications, tissues/toilet roll with a zip lock bag for any wild wees, hand sanitiser, money/card, portable charger.

  • Warmer weather: cap, sun protection, sunglasses

  • Cooler weather: hat, gloves, extra warm layer in your bag, face buff

  • Something to sit on such as a foldable sit-mat, small picnic blanket, extra jacket

  • Ordnance Survey Explorer OL1 – Dark Peak map (laminated Active Map recommended)

  • A compass

    If you don’t already own a map and compass you can hire them for the day by selecting the map and compass hire ticket option when booking. If you are planning to buy a compass, basic models will work fine for learning, but if you intend to keep using it after the workshop it’s worth investing in a reliable model from brands such as Silva or Ordnance Survey (usually around £20).

Meet your leader

I’m Beth, a fully qualified and insured Hill & Moorland Leader, based near the Peak District. I love leading groups outdoors in a relaxed, friendly way and can’t wait to show you all the fun you can have on a group hiking adventure.

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