Basic Navigation Tips - Map-reading and taking a bearing

Wilderness Guide Tim shares a basic introduction to navigation by map and compass.
- How to choose the right map
- How to read a map to work out your position
- How to use a compass
- How to work out time from A to B
- How to take a bearing
- How to navigate to a bearing

[thepracticalbonvivant]

I've never commented on a video but I feel so grateful that I had to let you know. I've watched several videos and felt like an idiot because I just wasn't getting it. After watching this video I totally understand and can comfortably navigate with a map and compass. Many thanks, Tim!

[Ajajambo]

By far this is the clearest and most concise explanation on how to navigate with a compass and map!! You should do another video explaining contour lines and shapes of the ground. Just awesome 👏 Thank you!

[lizp]

Brilliant ! The best explanation I have seen on YouTube. Thank you

[trevorphillips]

Thank you that’s the first time I’ve really understood how to read a compass.

[krisoliver]

Thank you for such a simple, no nonsense tutorial Tim. Starting wild camping this summer so brushing up on skills I haven't practiced since the Air Cadet days and this was just what I needed. Subbed 👍

[madmick]

Thank you for a simple understanding of map reading and using a compass

[OoOBubblesOooO]

A fantastic tutorial, thank you. You've instilled such confidence in a noob...thank you.

[Emma-svwf]

Thank you for that amazing explanation. I just got back from Dofe without any lesson and was confused. You helped me understand better.

[bvel]

The way in which you have explained this is so simple to follow. No jargon or big fancy words, works a treat. thanks

[deannadavis]

I teach map and compass classes, it amazes me how some people can teach it and you walk off MORE confused than when you started. I love the way you explained it, and you made some great points that made me think... "I never thought of it that way! 300° Perfect thinking. Thank you so much!
I need that shirt! LoL Thank you so much!

[domjf]

thanks for the simplified, step by step instructions

[u]

By far the best on you tube. Thank you

[mylesdent]

At last, it has clicked in my simple brain. Thank you Tim for explaining it all in a way that even I can understand. Finally I can stop worrying about disappearing into the wilderness forever :)

[AsphaltRising]

I learnt this in scouts (25 years ago!) and needed a refresher. Thanks!

[mcnivsruns]

Yup …. Like a lot of the comments, I too now understand this … your an extremely good tutor. Thanks again. 👍

[MrMuleo]

Clear, concise, easy to understand, what more could you ask for! By far the best tutorial I've found, many thanks!

[observersnt]

Simple, quiet, unpretentious. Nice to listen to. Well.explained

[rickspencer]

So good to find this UK based tutorial. Completely clear and presented brilliantly. Thank you.

[jimmykirkland]

After watching literally about 20 different You Tube videos I came across this one. Brilliant. Explained simply and effectively. Well done and Thank You.👍

[readikus]

Brilliant video - explains it really well. I’ve got a local map, and I’m going to practice these techniques before going to the Lakes at the end of the month. Love the idea of being able to navigate without replying on my phone or garmin.