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Map and Compass
A comprehensive guide to navigation
A comprehensive guide to navigation with a map and compass providing training on how to read a map and how to use a compass as well as more advanced techniques. Also features information on GPS and digital mapping methods. This book will be helpful whether you don't understand grid references or want to improve your night navigation.
Seasons
Navigation skills will help with adventures all year round, especially with night navigation, navigating in winter conditions or navigating in poor visibilityCentres
Chapters cover understanding a map, features, grid refs, contours; planning walks carefully; taking bearings, walking with a compass; timing, pacing and other techniques; what to do when you get lost and in poor visibility or darkness; navigating abroad and GPS and other digital technology.Difficulty
Covers everything from how to read a map and understanding grid references to advanced techniques for navigating in bad visibility on tricky terrainMust See
Learn how to use a map and compass to navigate more confidently; training on how to read a map and how to use a compass as well as advice on digital mappingISBN
9781852845988
Availability
Published
Published
5 Mar 2013
Reprinted
5 Jan 2024
Edition
Second
Pages
176
Size
21.60 x 13.80 x 1.10cm
Weight
300g
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Overview
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This comprehensive guidebook is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to read a map and compass for the first time, as well as for advanced map readers looking to improve their skills. Packed full of first-hand experience and practical tips to offer all readers the inspiration and information they need to get ‘out there’ and explore the landscapes for themselves.
Chapters cover understanding a map, grid references, contours, planning your walks, taking bearings, walking with a compass, timing and pacing, navigating in rain, mist and darkness, what to do when you get lost and navigating abroad.
- Plenty of illustrative map extracts, graphics and diagrams
- Advanced techniques for night and poor visibility navigation
- Advice on GPS and digital mapping technologies
- Advice on what to do when you get lost!
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By Pete Hawkins
Pete Hawkins trained as a geography teacher and taught in schools for a year before escaping to the Peak National Park’s Environmental Centre for an outdoor job. He took over map and compass training and has since written for a variety of outdoor magazines. He now leads walking holidays around the world from his base in the Peak District.
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