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Navigation Award

Navigation Award

Are you proficient in using MAP & COMPASS?

Then prove it.

Gain a 'National Navigation Award' - - -A National Qualification that confirms your navigation ability to a level of achievement.

BRONZE A basic level covering 'linear' navigation Appropriate for rural and forested countryside.

SILVER An intermediate 'simplification' skills level. Suitable for open and remote country such as Downs, Chilterns, or moors.

GOLD An advanced 'contour and micro' navigation level. A standard for wild and mountain areas.

  • If YOU take Beavers or Cubs walking in the countryside or forests
  • If YOU lead Scouts in open or remote areas
  • If YOU lead Venture Scouts in mountain areas
  • If YOU train & supervise backpacking expeditions. (Chief Scouts Challenge, Queen Scout Award, Duke of Edinburgh Award)
  • If YOU teach others to navigate.
  • Are YOU qualified in navigation?

Training or direct assessment is available from

MOUNTAINWIDE (G.L.N.E. Scouts)

A registered operator of the National Navigation Award Scheme.

For details and bookings contact:

Andrew Jones

mountainwide@glne-scouts.org.uk