Even with a GPS in your smartphone, knowing how to navigate using a map and a compass is an important requirement when in the mountains. On a nice summers day you may wonder what all the fuss is about, but should the weather take a turn for the worse as so often happens, it can be very easy to get into problems.
Below are a collection of resources compiled for various resources to help you on your way, and get back safely again:
- Ordnance Survey beginners guide to using a Compass
- Ordnance Survey beginners guide to understanding contour lines
- Ordnance Survey beginners guide to measuring distance on a map
- Ordnance Survey beginners guide to understanding map scales
- Ordnance Survey beginners guide to map grid references
There are also some useful tips in the Trail publication here