Pathfinder: Map Reading Skills [ISBN: 978 0 7117 4978 8]

Discover more of the great outdoors with Map Reading Skills and Pathfinder guides.

Map reading skills is perfect for walkers who want to learn basic map reading and navigation skills. This clear and easy to follow practical guide is fully illustrated with maps, diagrams and photographs to help you get the most from walking maps; it is the ideal introduction to acquiring map interpretation skills and fundamental navigation techniques.

• Learn how to read walking maps and navigate effectively
• How to give grid references, estimate distances and hight gain
• Contours and how to interpret them easily
• How to navigate with a compass
• Top tips for using a map to plan your own walks.