Whether you prefer digital maps or traditional map and compass navigation, map reading is more than an essential safety tool. It’s also the best way to make the great outdoors more accessible, interesting and fun.

I love using my paper map and compass skills to find interesting landmarks and features when I’m out walking. But I also enjoy using digital maps to plan walking routes from the comfort of home, or even on the train.

As in every aspect of our lives, there’s a place for tradition and a place for technology. I recommend a combination of both and I’ve been teaching navigation skills for over 20 years. Hopefully these blog posts will give you the hints and tips you need to get started with map reading and digital route planning.

If you run a hospitality business, you’ll know how often guests ask about walking routes nearby. In both countryside and urban locations, walking has grown in popularity. Because of this, placing walking route ideas and advice on your website can help you attract more bookings. Especially if you offer routes right from the doorstep.

I’ve written walking routes for national magazines like Countryfile Magazine and offer a comprehensive route-planning service that includes digital routes and turn-by-turn instructions. I would love to work with you. Get in touch today to find out more.

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