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Map Basics - Access Land
by Carl Mynott
October 23, 2018
On the larger scale maps, such as the Ordnance Survey Explorer mapping (shown at 1:25k scale) you will notice large areas of yellowish ground, typically (but not exclusively) on higher ground.
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Map Basics - Rights of Way
by Carl Mynott
October 23, 2018
These are given their own section in the legend of your map.
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Map Basics - Paths & Tracks
by Carl Mynott
October 23, 2018
Paths, tracks, roads, and other type of trails or thoroughfares are all illustrated as different types lines over the surface of a map.
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Map Basics - Water Features
by Carl Mynott
October 20, 2018
Water courses such as rivers, streams and brooks are marked as blue lines on the map.
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Map Basics - Contour Lines
by Carl Mynott
October 20, 2018
Contour lines are the absolute cream of the crop when it comes to map features.
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Map Basics - The Legend
by Carl Mynott
October 20, 2018
The legend contains a list of all of the icons and features which can be seen on the map.
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Map Basics - Map Scale
by Carl Mynott
October 20, 2018
The map's scale gives you the information you need to establish how far a section of our route on the map is on the ground.
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Map Basics - The Grid
by Carl Mynott
October 20, 2018
On each map, you’ll notice a grid of squares covering the entire surface of the map.
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Map Basics - UK Map Brands
by Carl Mynott
October 20, 2018
Our favourite UK map brands are based on clarity and practicality.
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Map Basics - What is a Map?
by Carl Mynott
October 20, 2018
I guess we should start with a little summary of what a map is – back to school stuff for some of you, but bear with us, we’ll be brief.
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