National Navigation Award Scheme

National Navigation Award Scheme All NNAS courses include advice and information about relevant safety and access issues when journeying in the countryside. SC039201

The mission of the National Navigation Award Scheme is to inspire, enable and empower people of all ages to navigate with confidence through the provision of personal navigation skills training, delivered to nationally recognised standards of excellence The National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) is a personal performance, non-competitive, incentive scheme for all ages to learn navigation skills a

nd gain confidence to get out and enjoy the countryside. In addition, an understanding of relevant conservation and environmental issues and awareness of our impacts all form part of each course. The main NNAS scheme has three levels of award: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Bronze level is suitable for people with little or no prior navigation knowledge. There are also Outdoor Discovery Awards (ODA) which are aimed at all ages and abilities, promoting exploration in local areas using simple maps e.g. street maps, pictorial park maps & orienteering maps, and with a gradual learning progression. Please note that the awards are individual skills awards and should not be used as a leadership qualification of any kind. For further details and a full syllabus for the awards please go to our website www.nnas.org.uk

National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, no.

Navigation isn't just theory, it's a hands-on skill. And that's exactly how we teach it 😉
04/09/2026

Navigation isn't just theory, it's a hands-on skill. And that's exactly how we teach it 😉

04/09/2026

For anyone wanting ideas and approaches to teaching navigation, or someone wanting to become a provider of the Navigator Awards - I'm running the ever popular NNAS Tutor Workshop on Monday 21st September near Guisborough/Middlesbrough on the edge of the NorthFor anyone wanting ideas and approaches to teaching navigation, or someone wanting to become a provider of the Navigator Awards - I'm running the ever popular NNAS Tutor Workshop on Monday 21st September near Guisborough/Middlesbrough on the edge of the North York Moors.

We spend the morning indoors looking at the NNAS approach to teaching nav, look at some compass and map exercises, explore ways to introduce map skills to people, and then head out on the hill for the afternoon to look at features that contribute to a good learning environment and some more outdoor exercises.

Details and booking can be found here: https://www.afsmountaineering.co.uk/skillscourses/nnas-tutor-award

Upcoming NNAS Navigation course dates, great opportunity to upgrade your navigation skills, so you can
02/09/2026

Upcoming NNAS Navigation course dates, great opportunity to upgrade your navigation skills, so you can

Are you keen to take your next steps into the outdoors, or grow your confidence and knowledge on one of our navigation courses?
North East Guides has got the following courses coming up this autumn. Have a look on our website for how to book, or feel free to get in touch at [email protected]

One-Day Navigation Course:
September 14th, October 9th, October 26th

2-Day NNAS Bronze Navigator Award:
5th and 6th October

2-Day NNAS Silver Navigator Award:
12th and 13th October

We are also available for Night-Navigation courses and private 1-1 navigation courses. Get in touch. 👍

Well done everyone 🤩
01/09/2026

Well done everyone 🤩

Congratulations everyone 🥳
24/08/2026

Congratulations everyone 🥳

24/08/2026

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