Silva Map and Compass Weekends at The Silva Navigation SchoolSilva Map and Compass Weekends at The Silva Navigation School

The Silva Navigation School runs high quality map and compass courses designed to teach walkers, mountain bikers and others who need accurate navigation in the countryside, essential map and compass skills.

The courses are open to all, but potential participants should be aware that the courses are practical in nature and involve at least two walks per course. Whilst allowance can be made for individuals with specific needs it is important for individuals to assess for themselves whether they are able to walk up to ten miles per day on rough, sometimes steep ground.

private courses for individuals or group by arrangement.

Pre-Arrival
Advice is available by phone (01298 872470) or by email (info@silvanavigationschool) Pete Hawkins is happy to advise you on your likely suitability for the course although he can accept no responsibility should it be beyond your physical capabilities.

Tideswell is on several bus routes linking it with nearby towns and cities including Buxton, Chesterfield and Sheffield all of which have railway stations. Details of how to get to Tideswell are available from www.transportdirect.info.

Children accepted when accompanied by an adult.

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Prices


Map & Compass Weekend £105 per weekend

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Fri 17 - Sun 19 Sep 2010
Fri 24 - Sun 26 Sep 2010
Fri 8 - Sun 10 Oct 2010
Fri 22 - Sun 24 Oct 2010
Fri 12 - Sun 14 Nov 2010
Fri 19 - Sun 21 Nov 2010
Fri 26 - Sun 28 Nov 2010
Fri 10 - Sun 12 Dec 2010
Fri 21 - Sun 23 Jan 2011
Notes 15th and 29th of May 2010 -Contour only Navigation -for those having completed a Bronze, Silver or Gold Course.
   
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Contact

Mr Pete Hawkins
Tel: 01298 872470
Mobile: 07811191456
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Venue

The Silva Navigation School

Jaret House B&B, Tideswell, Derbyshire, SK17 8JZ

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Tideswell is a large, ancient village situated in Derbyshire and the Peak District, 6 miles east of Buxton, off the B6049

Accessible by Public Transport : 6 miles from Buxton/Hope station