Navigation & Hillwalking Courses with Large Outdoors

Learn Essential Map & Compass Skills in the UK's Best Walking Locations.

At Large Outdoors, we offer two levels of Navigation and Hillwalking Courses designed to help you build confidence and essential map-reading skills. Our Independent Hillwalker course is perfect for beginners, covering basic map and compass use, route planning, and relocation. For those with more experience, our Independent Mountain Walker course focuses on advanced skills like navigating featureless terrain, contour interpretation, and techniques for adverse weather. Led by expert instructors, these courses take place in beautiful locations like the North York Moors, combining learning with hands-on practice in stunning outdoor environments.