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Map & Navigation social walk (introductory) from YHA Ambleside
Overview
Saturday 13th September 2025
Distance: 4.1 miles (6.6 km)
Duration: 5 hours
Led by: Harriet MacMillan, Navigation with Harriet
Skills and confidence
An introduction to navigation and map reading in and around a fell near Ambleside. We’ll go for a lovely walk over the side of Loughrigg fell in the southern Lake District, and you’ll also learn skills to help you gain confidence and know-how so you can plan your own walks.
All welcome, but children and dogs must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Approx 200m of ascent and descent.
Spare maps and compasses will be available to borrow on the walk.
This is in partnership with YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks. Need accommodation? Save 20% on selected hostel stays during the festival.
What makes it special
- Led by a very experienced navigation instructor and professional mountain leader
- Great for building confidence in walking and navigation skills
- Free cuppa and cake at the finish
Date & time
Saturday 13th September 2025
Start: 09:30am
Starting point: YHA Ambleside, parking is very limited so please leave yourself extra time to park in the main car park in Ambleside and walk to the YHA
Price
It’s free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to support our Breaks Programme, helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.
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