Night Navigation Training & Gourmet Supper - Saturday 10th October 2026
Join me for a Night Navigation Experience — a practical, confidence-building evening designed to help you master map and compass skills when it really counts: in the dark.
This session is ideal for anyone wanting to take their navigation to the next level, and it’s especially beneficial for those who’ve already completed my daytime beginners course and want to put those skills to the test in more challenging conditions.
We’ll cover essential night-time techniques including effective use of the compass, pacing, bearings, handrails, attack points, and contour interpretation with limited visibility. You’ll learn how to stay calm, accurate, and efficient when the light fades — and discover just how capable you really are when the hills get dark.
If you want to build solid mountain confidence and become a more self-reliant navigator, this evening is for you.
A hot, two course supper will be provided at the end.
Small groups are better for training I find. This adventure will operate with a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 8.
What's included
- Qualified Mountain Leader (Chris)
- Two course supper (at the end)
- Loan of map and compass
- Free timing/distance card
- PDF notes of my navigation guide (emailed post event)
- Tea/coffee/refreshments & crème brulee to finish
- All diets/allergies catered for
What's not included
- Snacks & personal drinks
- Head torches
Highlights
The supper menu for this experience will be...
- Beef chilli
- Vegetarian chilli (v)
- Tabbouleh with feta and pomegranate (v)
- Chunks of bread to dunk in the chilli
- Gooey chocolate brownie, clotted cream & raspberry puree
- Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soft drinks
Check-in details
- We will meet at 17.30 in the Breamish Valley, Ingram, Northumberland
- What 3 Words – TBC
- Grid Reference – TBC
- We will aim to begin at 18.00 and be back to the vehicles around 21.00
What to bring
- Walking boots/shoes
- Personal drinks
- Personal snacks
- Waterproofs
- Additional clothing layers/hat/gloves
- Rucksack
- Any personal medication
- Head torch
Restrictions
- Under 18's permitted, but they must be with a parent/guardian.
- No dogs on this experience please.