Maps

[captain-caveman]

where do you all get your maps from for when your out and about ?

what would a course be called for learning to read maps ?

cheers
Daz

 

[chas brookes]

Hi
Most stationers or online retailers sell Ordnance Survey maps

some good map reading tips here, we use them a lot for DofE students

http://www.wildlifewhisperer.tv/wild-bites/262/374

and some of these downloads the map reading made easy is aimed at teenagers but is very good

http://www.lupineadventure.co.uk/downloads/cat_view/32-duke-of-edinburghs-award-downloads.html

I hope you find these of interest

 

[santaman2000]

...what would a course be called for learning to read maps ?

cheers
Daz

Reading maps with regards to foot travel in the outdoors is referred to as "Orienteering" and usually combines map and compass work. Otherwise it's simply called "Navigating."

 

[bilmo-p5]

Have a look at the series of map-related vids on Ordnance Survey's Youtube Channel;

http://www.youtube.com/user/OSMapping?blend=8&ob=5#p/search

 

[ged]

Go to a meet with Twodogs and get him to do his course for you. I was well impressed when he did one at North Wood, but unfortunately I couldn't hang around to catch it all so I'd be on for another shot at it.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

This is where I always get my maps: http://www.dash4it.co.uk/store/

Good service & price

No connection etc

 

[captain-caveman]

cool,thanks all

Daz

 

[zeBarOOn]

+1 for dash4it

Get all my maps from there. Accidently bought the wrong lakes map and they sent out the correct one straight away.

This is where I always get my maps: http://www.dash4it.co.uk/store/

Good service & price

No connection etc

 

[tartanferret]

Does anyone have the link for the free OS map limited download thing. (so you can print off a few sheets of OS spec maps)

It was a heads up by someone a while back. Now I cant seem to find it.

Can anyone help?

cheers

Jon

 

[bilmo-p5]

Does anyone have the link for the free OS map limited download thing. (so you can print off a few sheets of OS spec maps)

I don't think it's precisely what you're referring to, but you can print lumps of OS mapping at 1:50,000 or 1:25,000 on Streetmap.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

http://maps.the-hug.net/ is based on the free OS one

so is this one http://www.fonant.com/osmap.html

http://www.bing.com/maps/?FORM=MMREDR has a tab to select OS

 

[tartanferret]

http://maps.the-hug.net/ is based on the free OS one

This might have been the one.

I thought you could save parts of maps with view to printing?

perhaps I got it wrong.

 

[udamiano]

try this one from the OS

http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm

 

[tartanferret]

Nice one, its a shame the window is so small though

 

[ocean1975]

I have just got a book from amazon called map and compass the art of navigation.
I can highly recomend it,full of useful information and easy to follow.

 

[toilet digger]

i was fortunate enough to ''back up'' my mates memory map program with the complete maps of the british isles in 1;25000 and 1;50000.
its stupid money though apparently

 

[Vulpes]

You can find websites out there that will teach you basic map reading skills. I've always used OS maps and the new 'Extreme' laminated maps - although pricey are pretty dapper. Good for when you're yomping around in all weathers and they lengthen the life of the folds of the map a bit more. I've been buying them online, but only because I'm lazy. If I'm out and about I get them from Waterstones though - allows me to have a little flick through new books too.

 

[copper_head]

You can find websites out there that will teach you basic map reading skills. I've always used OS maps and the new 'Extreme' laminated maps - although pricey are pretty dapper. Good for when you're yomping around in all weathers and they lengthen the life of the folds of the map a bit more. I've been buying them online, but only because I'm lazy. If I'm out and about I get them from Waterstones though - allows me to have a little flick through new books too.

Them laminated maps are great, I went through 4 Yorkshire dales western maps before I forked out for one. Well worth the extra £4 or whatever they cost now a days.

 

[Shewie]

I use Memory Map or Anquet and print off whichever area I need to scale, I carry them in a Loksak A4 sleeve which can be rolled up or folded small.

 

[Vulpes]

Them laminated maps are great, I went through 4 Yorkshire dales western maps before I forked out for one. Well worth the extra £4 or whatever they cost now a days.

They go for about £15 I think normally. Defineately a good idea if you're a mudman like me. A little dab with some wet kitchen roll removes all the sand, mud, blood and grease. I mark them with a byro instead of a soft pencil though.