Practical navigation is both a science and art, combined with knowledge and confidence.

This week I'm back in to dreaming mode, dreaming of the big mountains. This puzzle is a simple 'match em'. And a bonus warm and fuzzy mom...

Okay, so this week most of us in the UK can get outside our house and explore a little bit, so along with a puzzle there is a challenge a...

We're going to have a look at a few more advanced techniques over the next few puzzles. Starting with transit lines this week. This is a ...

Ten navigation puzzles! How did that happen over the last two and a half months? If you've followed through all the puzzles to date, you'...

This puzzle is about being a little creative with your thinking. Say you were stood on Bont Fawr in Dolgelllau [SH 7285 1799] and you wan...

This one should be easy, as easy as A,B,C A bit of learning early on, the Welsh Alphabet consists of 29 letter - A, b, c, ch, d, dd, e, f...

Last week we looked at Naismith's rule. This is a good, but very rough measure of how long it will take to move along a certain route. In...

Speed, time, distance - there's some great equations to be had here, but for moving on foot, there are a few simple ways to deal with thi...

More contours, more puzzling

Navigation Puzzle 4 is all about route selection in wild places.

This week's puzzle is all about being a bit of a detective. No nasty bearings ;-), just distances and a story. Be super careful of the ma...

Ring contours are lovely to find out in the hills, and they are the focus of this puzzle. This is definitely easier done on a paper map, w...

Well, it's possible you might just be looking for something to keep your mind fired up in Navigation mode at the moment! So, here's a lit...

Using your compass less might be a way to become a ninja navigator!