August 2021
The National Navigation Award Scheme Silver Navigator Award is a course for those who have some walking and navigation experience, and who want to develop the skills further and consolidate them. It focuses on navigation in open moorland and countryside away from paths and other linear features. We recommend completing the NNAS Bronze Navigator Award before taking this course. The course runs over two days and includes both training and an assessment of personal skills.
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Take in the views on one of the best coastal walks in the British Isles! We explore near the Chasms (deeply fissured rock formations), the Sugarloaf (home to kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills), the promontories of Black Head and Spanish Head, and views over the Sound to the Calf of Man and Kitterland with their colonies of seals…..and much more.
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Starting at the National Arboretum we explore the Royal Chapel of St John and Tynwald Hill. We gradually walk up the side of Slieau Whallian, then follow tracks over the hills to Patrick, with its connections to Knockaloe internment camp, and return to St John’s on the old Peel to Douglas railway line. A real mix of lowland and upland views and landscapes.
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Explore part of the parish of Maughold and discover two of the finest Neolithic burial tombs on the Island. Visit the Quaker burial ground and enjoy the views to North Barrule and Maughold Head.
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Explore a real treasure box of coastal geology and archaeology: stone which has its origins in tropical seas & lagoons and volcanic activity; archaeological sites including Balladoole fort, the Viking ship burial, Keeill Vael (St Michael’s chapel) and Close ny Chollagh promontory fort.
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A great mix of coastal walking and wildlife,with the medieval and modern history of the Isle of Man. Beginning at Castle Rushen, we follow the coast past Hango Hill, through Derbyhaven and onto Langness to see the Iron Age and Norse promontory forts, the landmark tower, the Provider stone, and then on to the medieval chapel and Derby fort on St Michael’s Isle. Look out for birds of the shore and sea.
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We visit the impressive Celtic and Norse farmstead at the Braaid; then walk through Chibbanagh Plantation to the medieval fort known as Santon Broogh – probably a motte (timber ‘castle’) site.
Find out moreTake in the views on one of the best coastal walks in the British Isles! We explore near the Chasms (deeply fissured rock formations), the Sugarloaf (home to kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills), the promontories of Black Head and Spanish Head, and views over the Sound to the Calf of Man and Kitterland with their colonies of seals…..and much more.
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A walk to the highest point in the south of the Isle of Man to visit the Iron Age hill fort and settlement on South Barrule and find out what the Round Table really is – a bronze age burial cairn.
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The National Navigation Award Scheme Bronze Navigator Award is a course to develop navigation and map reading skills using tracks and footpaths through the countryside and hill land. The course runs over two days and includes both training and an assessment of personal skills.
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The Hill & Mountain Skills scheme is a great way to develop your personal skills and confidence in all elements of hill and mountain walking. From planning a coastal walk to navigating in complex terrain, these courses are an ideal opportunity to learn the basics and enjoy the countryside. THIS IS NOT THE HILL AND MOORLAND LEADER SCHEME
Find out moreThe National Navigation Award Scheme Silver Navigator Award is a course for those who have some walking and navigation experience, and who want to develop the skills further and consolidate them. It focuses on navigation in open moorland and countryside away from paths and other linear features. We recommend completing the NNAS Bronze Navigator Award before taking this course. The course runs over two days and includes both training and an assessment of personal skills.
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