September 12 2006
Hilary (drove), Donna, Jane
Learning how to use a compass with a map.
Started at Nelson Pit in the classroom, doing some of the basics, learning how to put the compass on the map and lining it up, and then deciding which direction to go in.
We were lucky to have a bright day, as we went for a walk in late morning, each person was supposed to have a go at leading the group along the route - but there were really too many people to do that. Ed said someone had booked extra people in when the course was full! Fortunately Donna had a compass so we had a go as we went along getting used to the idea of using the compass to point out the direction.
The purpose of doing this course was to give us the confidence to make up our own walks, using the map and compass would give you the confidence to know you were going the the correct direction. We will have to try out the compass reading skills on a published map route to start with, I think.
Ed mentioned that next year they are organising a 20 mile walk from Buxton to Congleton on 23 June - how about it?
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