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1:40.000 Harvey Navigation

Level: Progression

Use Harvey 1:40,000 mapping confidently.

Format
Workshop
Duration
1 day
Pathway
Mountain
Group
Small-group workshop

£125 per person

Workshop Overview

This workshop is for navigators who want to become more fluent with Harvey's 1:40,000 mountain maps. We unpack the symbols, contour interval, grid and visual design, then use the map through a practical mountain journey in Langdale or Borrowdale. The focus is translating familiar navigation principles to a different scale - not learning a separate set of tricks.

Key Information

  • Based in Langdale / Borrowdale. We choose the exact venue around conditions and the skills being practised.

  • Small-group workshop. (Max 4)

Who It's For

  • Walkers moving between Ordnance Survey and Harvey mapping.
  • Mountain Leader candidates or qualified leaders who use 1:40,000 maps.
  • Navigators who own the map but do not yet use it instinctively.

Skills Covered

  • Harvey symbols, contour interval, crag detail and access information.
  • Understanding distance and grid references at 1:40,000 scale.
  • Estimating distance, timing and pacing accurately.
  • Selecting features and interpreting shape in complex terrain.
  • Comparing useful differences between common mountain map scales.

Pre-requisites

You should have basic map-and-compass knowledge. The workshop is not designed as a complete introduction to navigation.

What to Bring

Weatherproof clothing, warm layers, food, drinks and personal medication. Walking boots or appropriate mountain footwear, a day pack, map, compass and headtorch. The joining information will specify the Harvey 1:40,000 map for this workshop.

Maps and compasses can be provided, but we recommend bringing your own. We will tell you which map you need and recommend a Silva Expedition 4 compass.

Itinerary

The exact plan may adapt to weather, venue conditions and the group's experience. The stages below describe the intended focus.

Dates & Prices

£125 per person. This workshop runs on request rather than on fixed dates: for individuals, small groups or bespoke professional development.

Ask about arranging 1:40 Harvey Navigation privately. Tell us your experience, priorities, group size and preferred dates so we can confirm a suitable format and quote.

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1:40.000 Harvey Navigation

Tell us what you would like and when suits you, and we will come back to you with the options.

Frequently Asked Questions

1:40.000 Harvey Navigation FAQs

Do I need previous navigation experience?

Yes. This workshop helps you apply existing skills to Harvey mapping rather than teaching navigation from the beginning.

Do I need to buy a particular map?

Check the joining information before buying. We will identify the map and edition needed for the planned venue.

Is the workshop only for ML candidates?

No. It suits any walker or leader who wants to become more comfortable using 1:40,000 mountain mapping.

Do I need to stop using OS maps?

No. The workshop helps you become fluent with Harvey mapping and understand the differences. You can continue choosing the map that suits your trip and purpose.

Will we compare scales on the hill?

Yes. We connect map scale and terrain representation to practical distance estimates and feature choices, so the differences make sense during navigation.

Kit & Equipment FAQs

What if I do not have all the equipment?

Contact us before booking or buying kit. We will confirm what you need, what can be arranged and any hire charges for this workshop.

What happens if the weather changes?

We may change the route, venue or order of exercises to suit conditions and the group. The advertised learning aims remain the focus, and joining information explains the practical arrangements.

Booking & Cancellation FAQs

Can I book one place?

Yes. Public courses and workshops are priced per person, so you can book an individual place and join others. Check the page prerequisites before booking; you do not need to provide a whole group yourself.

How do I book?

Choose the course or workshop, check the date and location, and follow Book now. Complete the requested participant information and payment steps. If you are unsure about suitability or need equipment advice, contact us before completing the booking.

How do I pay?

Bookings below £300, or made fewer than 42 days before the start, are payable in full. For bookings of £300 or more made at least 42 days before the start, a deposit option is available, with the balance due 30 days before the start. The booking page confirms the amount due when you book.

Are prices per person or for the whole group?

Public course and workshop prices are per person. Private delivery is quoted separately for the agreed format and group. Mountain Leader reassessment is priced according to the scope agreed after reviewing your report.

Can I cancel or move my booking?

Please read our Booking & Cancellation Policy before booking. It explains the applicable notice periods, charges and options for moving a place. Contact us promptly if your circumstances change, giving your booking name and date.

What if I am ill or injured before the course?

Contact us as soon as you know you may be unable to attend. Changes, transfers and refunds are handled under the Booking & Cancellation Policy. Let us know before the day rather than arriving unsure whether you can take part.

What happens if LDM changes or cancels the event?

We will contact you to explain the change and the options available under our booking terms. Read the policy before booking, particularly before making separate travel or accommodation arrangements.

What happens if minimum numbers are not reached?

Public dates depend on sufficient bookings. If numbers affect your date, we will explain the situation and the options under our booking terms. The places shown online are availability, not a promise that minimum numbers have already been met.

The date is full. Can I join a waiting list?

Use Join the waiting list where it is shown, or contact us with the course and date. A waiting-list request is not a confirmed booking; we will contact you if a suitable place becomes available.

There are no dates listed. Can I register interest?

Yes. Use Register interest or contact us with the offering and your preferred dates. We can let you know about forthcoming public dates or discuss private delivery, subject to availability.

Can I use an existing voucher?

Yes. We will honour valid existing vouchers as the booking system changes. Contact us with the voucher details before paying so we can explain how to apply it.

Can I give my place to someone else?

Contact us before arranging a replacement. We need to check the booking terms, the other participant's suitability and their details before confirming whether a transfer is possible.

I have not received booking confirmation. What should I do?

Check your spam or junk folder, then contact us with the booking name, course and date. Please check with us before making a second payment so we can establish what happened.

Structured progression

Your next step

You will be able to read a Harvey 1:40,000 map more quickly and apply your existing navigation process with greater confidence.

  • Mountain Navigation

    Pathway: Mountain

    Level: Foundation

    Turn map and compass skills into a reliable way of moving through mountain terrain.

    Two people work through a map and compass together
  • ML Navigation & Setting the Standard

    Pathway: Leadership

    A focused Mountain Leader navigation workshop designed to show candidates what good assessment-standard navigation looks like in practice.

  • Night Navigation

    Pathway: Mountain

    Level: Progression

    Refine your navigation process when darkness removes distant visual clues.

    Two navigators read their maps by headtorch

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Knowledge Hub

Why choose Lake District Mountaineering?

  • Highly qualified instructors. MCI and WMCI qualified professionals.
  • Small groups, real attention. More time for coaching and feedback from your instructor.
  • Structured progression. Every course builds towards real independence in the mountains.
  • Real mountain environments. Trained on the fells of the Lake District and the Scottish Highlands.