Directory of navigation, orienteering and map reading courses and holidays

orienteering, map reading and navigation courses

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Wild Wales website: www.wild-wales.co.uk
Map reading, navigation and walking weekends in Snowdonia, North Wales ... [MORE]

Ascents of Adventure
based: Cumbria, UK
website: www.ascentsofadventure.co.uk
Lake District based mountaineering instructor offering small personalised courses in hill walking, scrambling and rock climbing in the UK and Sardinia when all is gloomy here. For novices and those wishing to expand on existing skills.
| climbing/scrambling | mountaineering | walking/trekking/hiking | navigation/orienteering | England | Wales | Scotland | Western Europe |

Dringo Adventure
based: Gywynedd, Wales, UK
website: www.dringoadventure.com
Adventure activities and activity courses, weekends and short breaks in Snowdonia for families, singles and groups. From guided walks and climbing Snowdon to navigation courses and multi-activity weekends. Winter skills and mountaineering in Wales and Scotland plus mountain biking, rock climbing, sea kayaking, coasteering, mountain leader and expedition training.
| walking/trekking/hiking | climbing/scrambling | winter skills | mountaineering | multi-activity | navigation/orienteering | weekends/short breaks | groups | coasteering | singles | mountain leadership courses | Wales |

Heng Genting Mountain Adventures
based: Wiltshire, UK
website: www.henggenting.co.uk
High adventure for everyone: UK wide training course and holidays in navigation, first aid, climbing walking, expedition training, NGB awards and personal awards. The company is a specialist provider of nationally recognised navigation awards and a national provider of HSE recognised First Aid Courses (Remote Areas).
| navigation / orienteering | first aid courses | walking / trekking / hiking | climbing / scrambling | expedition training | women only | UK |

Rock Climbing Company
based: Conwy, Wales, UK
website: www.rockclimbingcompany.co.uk
Outdoor activities and holidays in North Wales and Spain: rock climbing, scrambling, hiking and mountain skills training. These adventure courses are suitable for all levels of ability and experience from absolute beginner upwards and offer exciting, fun and safe adventure activities for couples, families and corporate groups.
| climbing/scrambling | walking/trekking/hiking | navigation/orienteering | abseiling | bouldering | via ferrata | multi-activity | Wales | UK | Spain |

Seren Ventures
based: Conwy, Wales, UK
website: www.serenventures.com
Seren Ventures offers climbing, scrambling, navigation, winter skills and mountain walking courses, together with adventure activities and guided mountain walks, throughout the year. Their courses, breaks and activities are based in Snowdonia, North Wales but they also run activities in the Lake District and Scotland.
| walking / trekking / hiking | navigation / orienteering | climbing / scrambling | winter skills | abseiling | canyoning / gorge walking | team building / management courses | charity expeditions / holidays | Wales | UK |

Tourdust Walking Holidays
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: www.tourdust.com/products?activity=walking-holidays
Tourdust offers group treks and self guided walking holidays from specialist local operators. Treks and holidays are available worldwide including the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Nepal.
| walking/trekking/hiking | long distance walks | unguided walking | backpacking | winter walking | navigation/orienteering | UK | Europe | Worldwide |

Vitalise Churchtown
based: Cornwall, UK
website: www.vitalise.org.uk/activities
Vitalise Churchtown is an accessible activity centre in Cornwall, offering adventure breaks and day activities for groups and individuals of all abilities. They welcome children and adults with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. Accessible activities on offer include climbing, archery, canoeing, powerboating, abseiling and much more.
| for people with a disability | groups | children's courses/holidays | youth/teen | abseiling | canoeing/kayaking | archery | climbing/scrambling | navigation/orienteering | powered boating | England |

Wild Wales Featured Site
based: Conwy, Wales, UK
website: www.wild-wales.co.uk
Outdoor weekends and holidays in North Wales, walking, hiking, biking, scrambling, climbing and simply enjoying the scenery. On our walking holidays you can just enjoy walking the hills with an experienced guide, or learn about Celtic history, plants and wildlife, or try your hand at map reading, navigation or scrambling. Our aim is simple – to share with others our enthusiasm for wild places, our wide experience of the outdoors and love for Eryri (Snowdonia).
| walking / trekking / hiking | climbing / scrambling | navigation / orienteering | mountain biking | historical tours | botanical | weekends / short breaks | groups | seniors / silver surfers | Christmas / New Year | Wales |

Breathing Space Outdoors
based: Scotland, UK
website: www.breathingspaceoutdoors.com
Nordic walking breaks in Scotland; also map reading courses for women.
| nordic walking | women only | navigation / orienteering | Scotland |

Dragon Mountain Skills
based: Gwynedd, Wales, UK
website: www.dragonmountainskills.com
Friendly, professional instruction in mountaineering, climbing and adventure activities in North Wales.
| climbing / scrambling | winter skills | navigation / orienteering | Wales |

High Action
based: North Somerset, UK
website: www.highaction.co.uk
The Avon Ski Centre, Lyncombe Lodge and Mendip Riding combined in one centre.
| dry slope / artificial slope skiing | horse / pony trekking | show jumping | archery | navigation / orienteering | team building / management courses | groups | UK ||

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The travel-quest navigation and orienteering section is intended for companies offering courses and holidays where the focus is learning map reading and navigation, or learning about and participating in orienteering. If you offer mixed activity holidays then navigation, map reading and orienteering must be a significant component. See the walking / trekking / hiking index separate sections for other types of walking holiday. Apply for a listing >>