About the event

At Derbyshire Wildlife Trust we want to encourage everyone to explore the beautiful green spaces our county has to offer. But taking your first solo steps into our countryside can be a daunting prospect. If you have ever longed to escape the crowds but lacked the confidence to get off the beaten track, this short course will help kick start your adventures!

Join us on our Introduction to Map Reading course to develop your practical expertise and learn essential map reading and field skills to plan your own days out, follow simple routes and stay safe in the countryside. The course begins with an indoor classroom session to support your theoretical understanding of map reading and countryside awareness, before a guided walk with your tutor in our wonderful Middleton surroundings to put your new skills into practice.

Venue: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust HQ + guided walk

Level: Beginner / little or no previous navigation or map reading experience.

Age: Under 16s booking onto this course must be accompanied by a paying adult

What others have said about this course:

"A really friendly and fun course which has encouraged me to use maps more often."

"A great venue and excellent teacher... He made the day very enjoyable and I left feeling very confident I could read a map."

"Really enjoyed the day, Rohan was so laid back and didn’t rush anyone when we were asking for help. Really nice friendly atmosphere."