GPS for Beginners

Q. I am newly single so have lost my map reader! My map reading skills are OK but not up to OS standard. I am not confident. I was hoping to get some advice re GPS, their value as a walking aid and what is the best one to get.

Thanks

Jenny Butler, London

A. For some general information on GPS and GPS Devices - see Hill Skills > GPS Devices - the Myths and Truths Part 1 and Hill Skills > GPS Devices - the Myths and Truths Part 2

Hope this helps

Mike (Editor)

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