Navigation ( Help I don`t know where i`m going )

[Billy]

A lot of newer members are up for leading a run but want to know the best way to navigate , I always used to use old fashioned OS paper maps , great fun in the rain ! I think I have some old Witley 100 and Surrey TRF longest day road books some where if anyone wants to try them .

[MuddySully]

I tried the map holder for O/S maps for the Witley 100 LDT and have some older Road books from Mudevee. Maps are good for the "bigger picture" view but I find them a faff so have converted all my routes to Viewaranger. I even converted the Witley 100 (2017) and the "Longest day" ride that Derek kindly gave me into View Ranger maps.

There was a thread some time ago with a very good presentation: GPS Navigation in 10 easy steps: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2107

Peter.

[kevpg]

I have been using a SatMap unit, four of us had them for our Spain trip earlier this year. They are a little clunky to use but very reliable and very tough. Not expensive if bought second hand, plenty on ebay, and might save your expensive phone from a bath.
I also have some old roadbook including a couple of the Swindonian ldt around Wiltshire.


Kev