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/dow...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/OSMappin...&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.

[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.

[dave53]

hi toilet digger care to share regards dave

[toilet digger]

hi toilet digger care to share regards dave

i wouldn't know where to start, its 2GB apparantly take 3 discs or some other pc wizardry.

[ged]

hi toilet digger care to share regards dave

Let's remember that the forum's owner has views on this sort of thing...

[southey]

I use multimaps(now bingmaps) you can print out sections of os map, road map, London street or aerial photography,

[21st century pict]

I can’t knock the OS stuff ,Got one in my pack right now, However there are some alternatives, when I'm out on the big walks, Great Glenn Way, West Highland Way ,Some walks require more than one map, not to cheep, But the Harvey, map-guides in polyurethane are the best maps to use by a long shot. Tough, waterproof so no problem to use in the rain, so you don’t need extra Polly bags for protection, and cover the hole walk on one sheet. And they last ages, Available at most outdoor stores.

[wedgie]

ive got memory map on disk that i bought a few years ago although i have never got around to puting the maps on to my gps . i have printed sections out at scale and laminated them for when im out and about on the bike /camping.
it uses OS maps and you can get 1:50k, 1:25k, A to Z, aviation ect

http://www.memory-map.co.uk/maps_uk.htm
no links to firm just an impressed user

[Rod Paradise]

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

Good service & price

No connection etc

The laminated waterproof OS maps currently under £10 delivered each. Someone put a heads up on it a wee while back, sale's still on. (no connection etc - but I bought some).