Night Nav Skills Session | 18th November
Come and learn some micro night navigation skills on the hills just outside Birmingham
Night nav walk, focusing on micro-navigation on hills just outside Birmingham. BMC walk leader, Frank Bruce, will be guiding the exercise. Frank is a Mountain Leader and NNAS qualified navigation tutor. The distances walked will be short and in stages, with close reference to the OS Explorer Map 1:25 000 for this area, which is sheet 219. Please bring a copy if you have one. During the evening, we shall look particularly at contours and other features of the landscape, both natural and man-made, identifying them from the map. There are a few steep slopes on the Waseley Hills, as well as wooded areas, fences to handrail, and we may also try a little pacing. There will be plenty of opportunities for you to share your experience, as well as ask questions and follow up any particular features of navigation that you are interested in.
We’re excited to welcome you for a memorable evening in the outdoors!
Meet The Leader: Frank Bruce
Walk Details
Walk Grading: Easy
Distance: Approx 4 km (2.5 miles)
Ascent: 125 m (680 ft)
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Obstacles: A few stiles/ gates. In case of rain, possible sections of muddy path.
If you or anyone in your party can’t attend after booking, please let us know so we can offer the place to others
Meeting Details
Time: Thursday 18 November, 18:45pm for a 19:00pm start
Location: Boleyn Road, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 0LG
OS Grid Ref: SO 97927 78192
Google map pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BGu23CQffmjgW5aG7
Parking: Free parking on road. Park on Boleyn Road and meet at the road junction, opposite the Crematorium entrance. Please Park considerately
Please check out the BMC Liftshare service
Facilities: None
Public Transport: Bus 63 from Birmingham Digbeth Moor Street Queensway (Stop MS23) to Frankley stops on Boleyn Road
What to Bring
We’ll cover a range of terrains, so please ensure you are well-prepared with appropriate gear
Footwear: Sturdy, water-resistant hiking boots or shoes with good grip
Clothing: Dress in layers, including a warm layer and waterproofs, as conditions can vary; bring a hat and gloves
Food and Drink: Bring enough food and water for a 2-hours walk; there will be no places to purchase refreshments en route
Other Essentials: Headtorch is required. OS Explorer Map 219
Who Can Attend
Over 18's only. Please keep an eye out/contact us, for future walks, where we hope to be welcoming children along too. Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept under close control at all times, please indicate on your booking if you will be bringing a dog
Health Precautions: If you have any health conditions that might impact your participation, please inform us in advance. Carry any required medications, and let the walk leader know if assistance may be needed in accessing them
If you are unsure of your ability or would like advice regarding kit and suitability for this walk, please email the leader in advance
This walk incurs a £2 donation fee towards our hill walking projects. If you are unable to pay this fee, please contact us in advance, and we will anonymously include you for free
BMC Participation Statement
The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement
Photographs may be taken by the leader for future communications about the programme. If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken please let the leader know in advance or at the start of the walk
By participating in this walk you agree to the BMC Code of Conduct. Bullying, discrimination or the use of foul language will not be tolerated
Questions
Feel free to contact BMC Hill Walk Leader, Frank: frank.bruce@btinternet.com
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