National Navigation Award Scheme

Open the door to a new world!

Explore the great outdoors safe in the knowledge that you know where you are, where you are going and how to get there.

Photo: On top of Grisedale Pike, Cumbria
Gold Navigation Terrain, Grisedale Pike, Cumbria

The National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) provides a clear system of navigation based on well-tried principles, as used by expert hillwalkers and orienteers. With time and practice, it can be second nature for you to find your way in the countryside with map and compass. Whatever type of map you use the principles remain the same.

As an accredited NNAS centre, Rubicon Solutions UK™ can provide progressive tuition to earn your award.

NNA Bronze Level 1

Navigation mainly by linear features with help from basic compass techniques.

Further information on NNA Bronze Level 1

NNA Silver Level 2

Covers more open country and techniques such as contour interpretation, distance judgement and good compass use.

Further information on NNA Silver Level 2

NNA Gold Level 3 and 4

Complex navigation on contoured, open or wooded terrain employing a full range of interpretative and compass techniques.

Further information on NNA Gold Level 3 and 4

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