Course Information
Have you ever been caught out on a walk as night falls? Or perhaps you’ve always wanted to try night walking but lacked the confidence? The NNAS Night Owl award is designed just for you!
This four-hour course will equip you with essential navigation skills to explore and enjoy the outdoors safely after dark. You’ll learn how to adjust your pacing and timing for nighttime conditions, use relocation techniques when visibility is low, and apply navigation strategies to stay on course.
The course starts at our classroom base in Kilsyth. After reviewing the maps of our navigation area, we will head out to our night nav area for an evening of navigation practice.
Kit and Equipment - What to Bring?
Please bring the following:
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Warm layers
- Walking boots
- Hat and gloves
- Day rucksack with snacks, water, flask with hot drink
- 2 x head torches
- Compass
- Map case
