19th February 2016Comedian Ed Byrne learns to navigate the natural wayEd Byrne heads to the South Downs to navigate by outdoor clues and signs with Tristan Gooleyby The Great Outdoors
18th February 2016How to navigate in a whiteoutA whiteout can be hugely disorientating, but following a few simple measures can minimise risk explains Lyle Brotherton, advanced navigation instructor to mountain rescue teams and special forces Everyone is aware that shorter daylight hours…by The Great Outdoors
18th February 2016How to navigate in bad weatherAdvanced navigation instructor Lyle Brotherton demonstrates the best techniques for navigating in bad weatherby The Great Outdoors
18th February 2016How to use the sun to navigateAdvanced navigation expert Lyle Brotherton explains surprisingly simple techniques using the sun and moon to hold a bearing, and use the sun to determine direction Celestial navigation was the first comprehensive direction-finding system, used as…by The Great Outdoors
18th February 2016Celestial navigation: how to navigate by the starsAdvanced navigation expert Lyle Brotherton examines how to use the stars and their constellations to navigate at night Constellations in the northern hemisphere Firstly, we need to be aware that the North Star, or Polaris,…by The Great Outdoors
18th February 2016How to read a compassHow to read a compass – because everyone needs a reminder! Learning how to use a compass is an important outdoor skill; not just for walkers, but cyclists and runners too. It’s good to take…by The Great Outdoors
18th February 2016Find your perfect hillwalking course this summer!Graham Uney explains what you can learn in two new programmes launched in the UK Learning skills to keep you safe in the UK hills and mountains has always been a hit and miss affair.…by The Great Outdoors
18th February 20166 top tips to make sure you are using a GPS wiselyRemember the limitations of electronic navigation, says Mountain Safety Adviser Heather Morning Heather Morning, the Mountain Safety Adviser for the Mountaineering Council of Scotland, has issued a warning to hill-goers not to place too much reliance…by The Great Outdoors
18th February 2016How to identify planets in the springLook into the abyss... it might be more useful than you thinkby The Great Outdoors