Map Reading Made Easy - With Simon King

The advent of satellite navigation has certainly added a new dimension to finding your way around, but there is nothing like, and never will be anything like, a good paper map for getting a real feel of where you are, where you were, and where you are going next.

Map reading skills are an invaluable asset for anyone interested in adventuring outdoors, but for most, tends to be one of those things we would like to do but never quite get around to doing! Well here's your opportunity.

We've teamed up with our friends at Ordnance Survey and put together a collection of exclusive videos and additional information to help you get the most out of your paper map. Work your way through each of the videos below to learn about gridlines, contours, how to use a compass and much more.

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	Choosing A Map There are many different types of maps. The type of map you would choose depends on why you need it. If you were trying to find a certain street or building in your home town you would need a map that showed you all the... more
	Map Symbols There are some basic features that most maps will include: Roads tend to be marked in different colours depending on the type of road depicted. Roads on a map range from thick blue lines, showing motorways, to dashed lines, indicatin... more
	Grid Lines Explained Ordnance Survey maps are covered in a series of faint blue lines that make up a grid. The lines have numbers accompanying them that allow you to accurately pinpoint your location on a map. Once you... more
	Reading Contours And Relief Understanding the shape of the land by looking at a map is a very useful skill and can be essential if you’re going to be walking in mountainous terrain. The height and shape of the land is shown on a map using ‘contour lines’. The... more
	Orienting Your Map - Compass Skills Now you have the skills and knowledge to read and understand a map, the next step is to learn how to orientate your map to the land so that you can use it to navigate. One of the best ways to orientate your map is with a compass... more
	Using Your Compass Decide on the route of your walk and identify your starting point on the map. Place your compass on the map. Make sure the ‘direction of travel arrow’ is pointing... more
	Before Setting Off... OK, so now you can read a map. But before you put on your boots and pack your rucksack, take the time to read through the following handy tips and safety points to ensure you get the most from your adventures... more

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