Classic Dartmoor Walks (2 Days)

2 DAYS | RATIO 1:6 | £200.00 PER PERSON

DETAILED INFO

AIMS

We will equip you with the skills required for confident and competent hill walking in hill and moorland terrain under summer conditions.

PRE-REQUISITES

A suitable level of physical fitness for 2 days hill walking.

CONTENT

• Navigation skills including the use in map, compass and electronic devices

• Informed decision making in producing practical and achievable route plans

• Understanding of weather

• Dealing with an emergency and understanding the role of rescue organisations

• Planning to avoid water hazards and how to deal with them on the hill

• What clothing & equipment to take and how to use it.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

We only supply instruction for the course, it does not include transport or personal equipment. Your instructor will want to check that personal equipment is appropriate for the activity. Listed below are the essentials;

• Waterproof jackets and trousers

• Insulated synthetic jacket

• Appropriate footwear for the attended course

• Gaiters

• 40lt Rucksack

• Walking Poles

• Personal Clothing

• Warm Outdoor Wear

• Insulating Layers

• Trekking / Climbing Trousers (not cotton)

• Hat & Gloves

• Whistle

• Compass – Silva type 4 recommended

• Waterproof Map Case

• Rucksack liner (or sturdy bin liner) / dry bags

• Hydration system (water bottle)

• Packed Lunch

• Personal first aid kit

• Personal toiletries / medication

• Suncream & sun hat

• Map information – we encourage everyone on Climb Devon summer navigation & skill courses to have a map covering Dartmoor National Park. OS map OL28 1:25 000 covers the areas we use and is the recommended map for our courses - other scales will be discussed on the course. Please ensure that this is a weather proof active map or you have a map case.