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Finding Your Way In The World

Anyone who goes walking or orienteering in the hills knows how important it is to have a map and a compass to guide you safely to your destination.

Ordnance Survey maps in the UK show the various features of the terrain such as mountains, rivers, roads, paths, forests, lakes, etc. They also include contour lines, showing the different heights and steepness of gradients, which are important to understand to avoid falling over cliffs or into quarries.

For more on Map Reading & Using A Compass, go to MAP READING SKILLS: How To Use A Compass Blog by the Ordnance Survey