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Owning a compass isn’t everything. Knowing how and when to use it is! Contrary
to what many walkers think, using a compass is straightforward and easy to
learn.
This practical guide will help you get the most out of your map and give you
the key skills to using your compass. It’s then down to you. As with any
skill, knowledge isn’t enough. Practice will make perfect and with that will
come the freedom and confidence to enjoy our hills and mountains.

Map essentials: scale, grids, contours; Walking with your map; Taking
Walking with your map and compass, Route planning, What to do at night or in
bad weather, New technology: GPS & computer mapping