Read the Mountain.
Move with Confidence.
Scotland's mountains demand more than a map and good intentions. Our navigation courses build the judgement, skill, and instinct to move safely in any terrain — in any weather.
Scotland's mountains demand more than a map and good intentions. Our navigation courses build the judgement, skill, and instinct to move safely in any terrain — in any weather.
What We Offer
From first steps with a compass to night navigation in the Cairngorms — we have a course for wherever you are in your journey.
New to maps and compasses? This full-day course builds the essential skills to navigate safely in the Scottish hills using 1:25,000 OS maps.
For those with basic skills who want greater precision and confidence in more demanding terrain and lower visibility.
A comprehensive course covering the full range of mountain navigation skills for those venturing into serious Scottish hill terrain and Munros.
Your Day
Every course is shaped around you — your current skills, your goals, and the terrain on the day. No two sessions are identical, but here's the shape of a typical experience.
Book a CourseBefore your day, we have a brief conversation about your current experience level, what you want to achieve, and any terrain preferences. This shapes the entire session.
We start on the ground with a focused briefing — reviewing the day's terrain on the map, setting objectives, and covering any foundational theory you'll need for the conditions ahead.
The bulk of the day is spent moving through real terrain, practising techniques as they arise naturally. Skills are taught in context — not in isolation.
At the appropriate stage, you'll navigate independently while your instructor observes and gives feedback. This is where skills become instincts.
At the end of the day, we review what was covered and discuss the logical next steps for your development — whether that's a follow-on course or specific self-directed practice.
Our Classroom
A rolling featureless plateau in poor visibility
Complex descent routes · Low visibility navigation
Dramatic ridges · Exposed navigation decisions
Remote terrain · Self-reliant route-finding
Come Prepared
Reserve Your Day
Tell us about your current navigation experience and what you'd like to achieve. We'll match you to the right course and location.
All enquiries are responded to within 24 hours. No deposit required at this stage — just a conversation.
J@dumontmountaineering.co.uk
+44 (0) 7XXX XXX XXX
Tell us about your navigation goals