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On the Novice and intermediate courses we’ll supply everyone with any maps and compasses needed.  The only items you’ll need… Read More »What equipment will you need for your course?

 Over the past 30 years the magnetic North Pole (MNP) has moved almost the same distance as it had during… Read More »Why the Magnetic North Pole moves

On a map why is North at the top and South at the bottom? OK I know it sounds like… Read More »Why is North up

Which way is North? Like many simple sounding questions there should be a simple answer. But in this case it… Read More »Which way is North

Grid References are formed by the blue lines which go up and across maps. They will allow you to describe… Read More »What is a Grid Reference

In 1830 a skeleton was found buried in a barn close to the village of Oddingley in Worcestershire. This discovery… Read More »What are Tithe Maps

If you’re going out walking then you really should create a route card and (VERY IMPORTANT) leave a copy with… Read More »Sample route card to download

There are many reasons why someone creates a map and for this reason each map will stress a particular aspect… Read More »Reference and Thematic maps

It is very difficult to find out what all the various parts of a compass are for, so I thought… Read More »Every part of a compass identified

The idea of an area where the public has the right to walk where they wanted – as opposed to… Read More »What is Open Access Land