Walking courses in Ireland

Hiking Skills   Course Description: The aim of this practical course is to prepare people to undertake this healthy and interesting pursuit of Hiking in a safe manner.   The course will give the basic practical first-hand skills in:  Map Reading  Compass Reading  Time and Pacing  Equipment needed to safely hill walk.  Types of food and…

This Hill Walking and Mountain Navigation course will include 2 in school classes learning the skills necessary to read Hill walking maps, use navigation, compass,respect the environment,wear the correct boots,rain wear etc. For the other 8 classes, this will be relatively easy, Saturday morning walks in the Wicklow Mountains which will include navigating challenges prepared…