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Introduction To Navigation & Hills Skills

Meelmore Lodge, 52 Trassey Road, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0QB
Compass practice on navigation skills course in the Mournes

About

The ideal course for a complete beginner with maps, or someone with previous skills that need refreshed / updated.

This one day course is designed to give you a solid foundational knowledge base in navigation and the associated "Hill Skills" to stay safe in the mountain envrionment.

Begininng with a quick "classroom" session of introduction to maps and route planning, followed by a full day out on the hill where you will get lots of hands on time learning the essentials, guided and taught by our experienced team.

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Establishment Features

  • Accommodation nearby

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Guide Prices

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Ticket£55.00 per ticket

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Opening Times

Season (8 Feb 2025)
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Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Season (12 Apr 2025)
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Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Season (7 June 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Season (2 Aug 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Season (27 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Season (15 Nov 2025)
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Saturday09:00 - 16:00

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