Walking through woods

[taylor1986 10]

Is that an easy way to plan a route or view a map though woods? I dont mind like signal wise on the mobile but just thinking of how easy it would do?

 

I hope this makes more sence that it sounds

[Tavit 10]

You can download the map to view off-line

[Vulcan B2 10]

Hi, I have also been looking for good woodland walks, and a google brought this up.....there's some interesting routes to follow locally.

 

 

http://www.dogwalksinsheffield.co.uk

 

Also http://www.heritagewoodsonline.co.uk

Edited March 24, 2014 by Vulcan B2

[Flexo 10]

Use an Ordnance Survey map and a compass. Websites on orienteering will have info about how to get your bearings and plot a route.

[Jomie 30]

Woodland walks are my favourite but it is easy to get lost unless there are signposts. Will check out those links - thank you.

[Rob Haslam 10]

Check out the book "Walking South Yorkshire" on Amazon.co.uk. It fully explores all the best ancient woodlands in Sheffield and Rotherham, all mapped on OS and with good directions and historical notes.

[vwkittie 10]

I use viewranger on my phone. You can plan a walk yourself on the PC then pop it on your phone to follow, or download one that someone else has created (it supports the gpx format).

 

Or you can just set it to track you and wander around randomly safe in the knowledge you won't get lost!

 

The app itself is free, you just purchase the actual OS maps to go with it (I get the 1:25000 ones)

[megalithic 10]

I use viewranger on my phone. You can plan a walk yourself on the PC then pop it on your phone to follow, or download one that someone else has created (it supports the gpx format).

 

Or you can just set it to track you and wander around randomly safe in the knowledge you won't get lost!

 

The app itself is free, you just purchase the actual OS maps to go with it (I get the 1:25000 ones)

 

I use it too. Can highly recommend it.

[Bruno 10]

If you want to plot a route "OS get a map" is brill it's only a small subscription for the year it will calculate the distance as you plot, you can then either print it off or download as a Gpx file to your walking app.