Map and Compass - The Art of Navigation

The art of navigation from first stages to GPS. For everyone from the complete novice to the experienced hillwalker. Explanations on the different type of tools available to help in finding your way. Fully illustrated with the author’s own photographs and OS and other mapping. Appendices outlining further practice techniques and useful sources of information.

Map and Compass

The Art of Navigation

Author

Pete Hawkins

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852843946

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£12.00

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Front Cover (1)
Sample Routes (1)
Sample Photos (3)

Seasons

Year-round.

Difficulty

Covers the art of navigation from basic techniques to advanced skills.

Preface

Chapter 1: Why Learn to Navigate?
Chapter 2: Introducing the Map
Chapter 3: Map Detail
Chapter 4: Grid Lines and References
Chapter 5: Understanding Contours
Chapter 6: Planning Your Walks
Chapter 7: Introducing the Compass
Chapter 8: What do we Mean by a Bearing?
Chapter 9: Walking with Your Compass
Chapter 10: Timing, Pacing and Other Techniques
Chapter 11: On Getting Lost!
Chapter 12: Rain, Mist and Darkness
Chapter 13: Navigating Abroad
Chapter 14: GPSs and Other Technology
Chapter 15: Further Practice

Appendix A: Useful Addresses
Appendix B: Chapter 8 – What do we Mean by a Bearing? Table Results

Index