Online outdoor skills · UK
Learn to navigate the hills with confidence.
Online navigation and mountain safety courses from a professional instructor. Learn map and compass at your own pace, from your kitchen table, and explore further, safer.
10,000+
People taught in person
15+
Years of coaching experience
30-day
Money-back guarantee
Navigation & safety courses
Start free. Go as far as you want.
Three courses, one path: from setting up your phone properly to full map and compass mastery.
The Digital Safety Net
13 short lessons that turn your everyday phone into a reliable backup safety tool. Instant access.
Start the Free CourseEmergency Protocol Course
Exactly what to do when things go wrong on the hill. Every sale supports Mountain Rescue 🚁.
View Course DetailsMountain Navigation Course
The complete step-by-step system: from anxious walker to confident navigator, with lifetime access.
View the Full CourseHow we teach
Built for how you learn.
Not everyone learns the same way, so every course gives you more than one route through.
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Interactive videos
Follow-along lessons with interactivity that cements the skill, not just long lectures.
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Full articles
Prefer reading? Every video lesson has a written version with images and examples.
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Quizzes & challenges
Short, fun checks that make the learning stick before your next adventure.
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Instructor on call
Stuck on anything? Ask a qualified instructor and get personal help you can trust.
What students say
Nicola T.“I’ve always stuck to well-marked footpaths because the idea of getting lost made me too anxious. This training completely cured that. I’m now confident planning my own routes across open access land without second-guessing myself.”
From my in-person navigation courses and guided days. The online courses teach the same system, in the same order.
What we’re about
Hi, I’m Matt. I started Bondringo to make quality instruction affordable.
Not everyone can afford sessions with a qualified instructor. Bondringo brings my experience instructing in the UK and around the world to anyone who wants to keep themselves safe outdoors and get the most out of it.
“Real confidence doesn’t come from never getting lost. It comes from knowing exactly how to get yourself back on track.”
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“I used to rely completely on my phone and GPS apps. Now I can confidently navigate using just a map and compass. The teaching style is relaxed but thorough, and you can instantly tell they have years of experience.”
— Ben S., in-person course
Free course
Start with the free Digital Safety Net course
13 short lessons that turn your phone into a reliable safety tool. Free, instant access, and you’ll see exactly how we teach before spending a penny. Includes the full Navigation Resources Pack.
- The airplane mode battery secret
- Offline maps that work anywhere
- 999 SMS registration
- The touchscreen rain fix
- Finding your grid reference
- Medical ID & backup apps
🎒 Get free instant access
Create your free account and all 13 lessons unlock straight away. No card details.