This is better than it sounds — First off I would like to say thank you for clicking on this post, you really must have a passion for map reading is all I can say. If you’d prefer to watch a video I produced for this lesson then click this link. Let’s get started. As navigators, we…

Useful links to all your navigation needs for the outdoors — Hey, my name is Aaron and I’m a map reading and land navigation instructor in the British Army. I have a passion for the outdoors and love to teach this subject. I’ve decided to write a series of posts teaching you the theory on the fundamentals of this very useful…

A top tip for your Land Navigation training — Before heading out on the trail I’ll always tell my students these 5 things to remember checking before going anywhere. I have a military background and like most things taught in the military, there’s always a handy mnemonic to help you get by. Granted, this one is not that great…

A simple guideline for planning your journey time when out hiking — William Naismith was a Scottish mountaineer born in 1856 and died in 1935. He spent pretty much his whole life up in Scotland climbing the hills there and he did a lot! …