- Publisher: Cicerone
- Year: 2023
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 176pp
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 214x138mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.3kg
- ISBN: 9781852845988
- Product code: 537271
Map and Compass
A Comprehensive Guide to Navigation
Pete Hawkins New Paperback Illustrated
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Written to give walkers the confidence to explore independently, this illustrated guide begins with a detailed explanation of how to read a map, covering symbols, rights of way, grid references and contour lines. It then offers advice on planning walks, using a compass and finding your bearings, and navigating when visibility drops.
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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!
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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Written to give walkers the confidence to explore independently, this illustrated guide begins with a detailed explanation of how to read a map, covering symbols, rights of way, grid references and contour lines. It then offers advice on planning walks, using a compass and finding your bearings, and navigating when visibility drops.
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