Navigation

FRA Navigation Courses 2025

An introduction to map reading and navigation on the fells for those new to fell running, or wishing to try races requiring navigational skills. 

The course runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.  Indoor theory sessions will cover the basic skills and other relevant topics on Friday evening.  Saturday and Sunday consist of practical instruction sessions on the fells.  Come prepared for exercises on the fells in any weather! There will be low-key navigation events for you to test your improving skills. 

The cost is £100 for FRA members, including full board.  For 2025, FRA Navigation Courses will be available for FRA members only.

Courses are planned for 28th February - 2nd March 2025 in Kettlewell and 26th - 28th September 2025 at Elterwater

For more details on the course and how to book, please download the booking form by clicking on this link.

If you'd like further information, please contact: 

 

NEXT STEPS

Fellrunners who have attended a navigation course in the past are encouraged to practise what they have learned and there are many small, informal navigation events such as:

 
OTHER PROVIDERS
 
For further training, the FRA have some approved providers of navigation training. The selection process to choose these providers investigated a number of aspects, such as tutor qualifications, overall quality and ensuring course content is relevant to fell races and runners. 
 
 www.nav4.co.uk
 
https://fellrunningguide.co.uk