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How do you add accuracy to your navigation?
When no-mad teach navigation we talk about the need to See, Describe (and if you can, Remember). This "seeing" and "describing" needs to...

Ash
Dec 16, 20233 min read
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June NNAS Bronze award offer
We have two Bronze NNAS dates in June based in South Snowdonia. 9-10 June and 11-12 June (click the link for booking details) These...

Ash
Apr 3, 20221 min read
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Navigation practice, everywhere
Practice navigation anywhere, anytime. This is about developing map memory.

Ash
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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Practical navigation
Practical navigation is both a science and art, combined with knowledge and confidence.

Ash
Jul 18, 20203 min read
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Nav puzzle 13
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...

Ash
Jun 11, 20201 min read
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Nav puzzle 12 and a challenge
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...

Ash
Jun 3, 20202 min read
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Navigation puzzle 11
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...

Ash
May 27, 20202 min read
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Navigation Puzzle 10 - the prize edition
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,...

Ash
May 20, 20204 min read
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Nav puzzle 9
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...

Ash
May 14, 20201 min read
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Navigation Puzzle 8
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,...

Ash
May 6, 20201 min read
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Navigation Puzzle 7
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...

Ash
Apr 29, 20202 min read
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Navigation puzzle 6
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...

Ash
Apr 22, 20202 min read
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Navigation puzzle 5
More contours, more puzzling

Ash
Apr 15, 20201 min read
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Navigation Puzzle 4
Navigation Puzzle 4 is all about route selection in wild places.

Ash
Apr 7, 20201 min read
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Navigation puzzle 3
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...

Ash
Apr 1, 20202 min read
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Navigation Puzzle - 2
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,...

Ash
Mar 25, 20201 min read
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Navigation puzzle
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...

Ash
Mar 18, 20201 min read
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Why you should probably use your compass less.
Using your compass less might be a way to become a ninja navigator!

Ash
Feb 16, 20204 min read
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