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Intro To Navigation & Hill Skills

Meelmore Lodge, 52 Trassey Road, Newcastle, Co Down, BT33 0QB
reading the map in the Mournes on a navigation course with Geology Rocks Adventure

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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  • On site parking

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Ticket£55.00 per ticket

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Opening Times

Season (7 Feb 2026)
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Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Season (11 Apr 2026)
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Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Season (13 June 2026)
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Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Season (1 Aug 2026)
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Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Season (27 Sept 2026)
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Sunday09:00 - 16:00
Season (18 Oct 2026)
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Sunday09:00 - 16:00
Season (21 Nov 2026)
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Saturday09:00 - 16:00

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