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.

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 for navigating in all conditions. Also features information on GPS and digital mapping methods. This guidebook will help readers make the most of their outdoor experiences by learning how to use a map and compass to navigate more confidently. The navigation training in this book will give readers the freedom to get away from the crowds, invent their own routes and discover new areas, even where the GPS fails. Chapters cover how to read a map, understanding grid references, contours and features on a map; planning walks carefully; taking bearings, walking with a compass; timing, pacing and other techniques; what to do when you get lost and navigating in poor visibility or night navigation; navigating abroad and GPS and other digital technology. Written by an experienced navigation trainer, this helpful training guide is packed with useful practical exercises and examples.