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AllTrailsTraditionally casual walkers looking for walks would have bought a guidebook and map. This market has largely been transformed in recent years by phone apps. There’s a choice of such…
Navigation & Skills
AllTrailsTraditionally casual walkers looking for walks would have bought a guidebook and map. This market has largely been transformed in recent years by phone apps. There’s a choice of such…
Ordnance Survey Bi CentenaryThe 21st June 2024 just past marks the bi centenary of the publication of the Spring Rice Report which set up what became two important bodies 1)…
Map File FormatsThere are two principle types of file format associated with publishing maps: vector and raster or bitmap. Think of the various map apps on your phone. Examples of…
Hiiker App UpdateMaps from EastWest Mapping are found on the Irish developed Hiiker phone app. You need a PRO+ subscription which also gives access to full OSi mapping and many…
Hiiker WaypointsDetailed maps from EastWest Mapping and other map publishers can be found on the Hiiker phone app for Apple and Android devices. You need a Pro+ subscription and it…
5 Metre ContoursWe use a 5 metre contour interval on our 1:25,000 scale maps in order to show the shape of the land in a more detailed way. On the…
EastWest Maps in Use A lot of work and expense goes into making good quality mapping. Therefore it’s always reassuring to see our maps being put to good use, where…
Carlow Summer Walking Festival The Carlow Summer Walking Festival is happening soon – on the 7th to 9th July coming. There will be a selection of guided walks from low…
Galtee Challenge Walk 2023 The annual Galtee Challenge Walk is coming up Saturday 24th June. The full route is 31 kilometres starting Cahir and walking the ridge to end at…
Thoughts on Navigation ~ Improving your Skills Over this series of posts, I've passed on a few thoughts about hill navigation - the importance of route finding, map reading, distance…