This conveniently sized guide is an invaluable point of reference for
all walkers. Written by an author with a wealth of experience teaching
navigation skills, it provides a clear and comprehensive guide to the
key techniques - giving you the confidence to navigate successfully with
map and compass and to plan and execute your own routes.
All topics are clearly referenced and easy to find. Chapters
cover scales and grids, map symbols and contours, compasses, bearings,
navigation on the hill, route planning and night and bad weather
navigation. This new edition also incorporates new content on walking
with a GPS device, with notes on how technology can complement map and
compass. The text is illustrated with explanatory photos and diagrams as
well as extracts from real maps and map keys, and - since the best way
to learn is through experience - throughout the guide, practical
exercises are suggested to help you practise and develop your skills.
Perfect both for novices seeking an introduction to navigation
and also those wishing to brush up on old skills, this book is an
indispensable companion to mastering the essential techniques. These
valuable skills will enhance not only your safety but also your
enjoyment of the outdoors.
Chapter 1 Why use a map and compass?
Chapter 2 Map essentials – scales and grids
Chapter 3 Map symbols and contours
Chapter 4 Walking with the map
Chapter 5 Introducing the compass
Chapter 6 Choosing your compass
Chapter 7 Taking a bearing from the map
Chapter 8 Taking a bearing from the ground
Chapter 9 Walking with map and compass
Chapter 10 Route planning
Chapter 11 Night and bad weather navigation
Chapter 12 Technology – GPS and computer mapping
Chapter 13 Where now?
The Author
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.
