NNAS Bronze Award offers
The opportunity to learn new skills, be more confident and the ability to explore and discover more adventurous locations
Navigation
The Bronze National Navigation Award is a practical hands-on award. It is aimed at people with no navigation experience whether you are new to the outdoors or have been relying on others, guidebooks or easy well-defined routes.
Map reading skills
Learn how to effectively use a paper map. understand the notations and symbols to ensure accurate location at any given time during your walk.
Use of compass
Learn how to use a compass to ensure you are heading in the right direction and identify your your location.
Planning your own routes
Use a map to plan new walks prior to your trip. Understand the terrain and prepare your self.
Day 1
- Introductions and briefing followed by map theory and navigation skills
- Learn to plan a short local route, then taking it in turns to lead a leg
- Debrief on the day and recap on content
Day 2
- Recap on previous days content
- Assessment begins
- Confidence and accuracy of navigation
- Display map reading skills
- Use of compass
- Assessment is practical and not a written test
