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simon3 2012-04-08 06:46:14	Re Maps Consultation PuterMan, you'll get the unwary all wound up with this implication of the unworthiness of the gps-ists amongst us. Using a gps properly has huge advantages such as accuracy, speed to navigate, relative imperviousness to the weather and knowing/sharing where you went. While it is extremely unwise for people to visit the hills without being equipped to use basic map & compass, this is not a reason to ignore the truly huge advantage of proper gps use. And it is no use raising scare stories about gps's control - it is on the way to being offered by 4 countries/unions. Gps units do not eat batteries - they use rechargeables. Gps units do not fail that often or have 'comms' problems whatever they are. Complete cheaper Gps units from the like of Garmin cost less than a couple of car tank fills. The basic chips for gps cost under $2 so they will become more and more prevalent in devices such as phones, cameras etc. Use of gps does of course have challenges like potential loss of situational awareness through overconfidence but these are lesser problems than those using map and compass with its step counting or error prone timing, requirement for detail rich maps and time-wasting direction finding. WAI offer courses on Modern Navigation and Gps - see April newsletter.
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Conigar: The other side

thomas_g

2 days ago.
Parked at W05344 63922 (one car - just). Walked back to the gate and straight up the hill for the peak. It's less than 1.5 hours up and back. Views from the top ok, but the nicest view is over the...

Track
The Gossan Stones

amadain17

3 days ago.
Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:6.4km, Climb: 152m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

Track
Vartry Reservoir Walk

amadain17

3 days ago.
Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:8.7km, Climb: 22m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

Forum: General
YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR TRACK CAN GO

BleckCra

5 days ago.
Back through the mists of time, some of us gave one about the construction work inflicted on us by the Mourne so-called Heritage Trust - costly, pointless and insensitive. I and some other stalwa...

Summit Summary
Carron Mountain: The most westerly Ballyhouras

Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 2 days ago.
From the west park at R58178 18377 which is forest car park reached over a rough forest road from the public road. There is parking for at least 10 cars here. The OS 1:50k accurately shows track...

Summit Summary
Little Carron: Flattish summit, good tracks and telecom masts.

Collaborative entry Last edit by: simon3 2 days ago.
An option from the east is to park at R66277 16805 , However there is barely room to park one car here at the roadside. A better option might be to park at R66494 16799 and walk to the start. Fol...

Track
Ballyboy

amadain17

3 days ago.
Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:10.5km, Climb: 367m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

Forum: General
Reviewer wanted, Northern Ireland Walking

simon3

5 days ago.
Anyone interested in reviewing this ? Descriptions of 34 walking routes across Northern Ireland. From two-hour strolls to eight-hour mountain challenges. Each route has its own sketch map and...

Summit Summary
Croughaun Hill: Well worth a visit

Collaborative entry Last edit by: jackill 2 days ago.
Start at the forest entrance S36451 10191 where the is room to park 3-4 cars. Follow the forest track uphill. After coming to a gate next to a sheep fold at S37063 11231 do not go through the ga...

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Blessington Lakeside Walk 2

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5 days ago.
Overview The existing tracks around Blessington Lakes (see Track 2173) have been extended with this new on on the south western shore near Valleymount. This is a virtually level track without...

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The Deputy's Pass extended walk

amadain17

3 days ago.
Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:9.1km, Climb: 227m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

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Eskatarriff East Top: Eskatarriff East and a mighty view to the Reeks.

simon3

5 days ago.
Unsung, Eskatarriff East deserves yet another picture, this time from the south, the Knocknagree area. Serendipitously, part of the Reeks appears in the keyhole between Eskatarriff East Top and...

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