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

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...

Practice navigation anywhere, anytime. This is about developing map memory.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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