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what are contour lines on a map: map and compass

What are contour lines on a map? Plus, how to use them and their origins

By Alex Foxfield published

What are contour lines on a map? We journey to the origin of contour lines, explaining what they are and how you can use them to sharpen your navigation

Bushcraft & Survival
how to orientate a map: hiker looking at map

How to orientate a map: let us point you in the right direction

By Alex Foxfield published

We guide you on how to orientate a map – with or without your compass – so that you can navigate your way through the backcountry

Bushcraft & Survival
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Map and compass vs GPS: which serves you best when exploring the wilderness?

By Dwayne Fields last updated

Has GPS killed off the ancient art of map-and-compass navigation, or will the old-fashioned orienteers have the last laugh?

Navigation Tools
University of Glasgow behind lush trees, Glasgow, Scotland

New city map to get more people exploring on foot and by bike

By Fiona Russell published

Glasgow map showcases 'green and blue' spaces, rather than traditional urban features

Travel
James Niehues

The man behind the maps: legendary ski artist James Niehues

By Pat Kinsella last updated

A mountain book like no other has just been released, featuring 200 hand-painted illustrations and trail maps by a man who defined alpine art for a generation

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