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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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Peter Walker

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a month ago.
An Englishman exiled to the shores of Lough Neagh. A hillwalker since childhood enjoying the new sandpit that moving to Ireland has given him.

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Knockane: A top with a view, if nothing else !

acorn

3 weeks ago.
I drove to forestry entrance R850 665 where I startled a family of grazing deer. The forestry track will bring you to R844 663 where you turn right and continue along the track until it emerges fr...

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Blessington Lakeside Walk

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a week ago.
This walking track is just perfect for any family outing. Th walk, Length:11.3km, Climb: 180m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland)

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Carrigeenamronety: There are biscuits again

thomas_g

a month ago.
I took the opportunity to put a chocolate biscuit in the biscuit box today in case Jackill is visiting again. I also found a geo-cache hidden near the trig point (they got a biscuit too). it's a ...

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Done it...or not?

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a week ago.
In reply to Sandman's comment... It's a matter for the conscience of the individual user surely? In the case of Scelig Mhicil I do dimly recall a discussion on the forum as to whether one could...

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Lugnaquilla (Glen of Imaal Route 2)

donalhunt

a week ago.
Picked up a copy of the up-to-date OS map from the Military walk, Length:14.8km, Climb: 825m, Area: Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Lugnaquillia

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Slievenisky: The Most Direct Route

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a month ago.
Like Cratlieve, the other spur off Slieve Croob, this peak seems to only be walked by those who have taken in it's bigger neighbour first. And the numbers suggest that only about a quarter of MVer...

Track
Slieve Anierin to Bencroy Circuit

Onzy

a week ago.
Anti-clockwise walk taking in the three hills of the Anierin walk, Length:15.3km, Climb: 644m, Area: Bencroy, Breifne (Ireland) Bencroy, Knockacullio

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Benleagh: Tough climb, so-so top, amazing views

Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago.
Starting at the large carpark at T06617 94163 in Glenmalure, cross the nearby footbridge. Once across the ford, follow the good Coillte track as far as T057 948, where the track splits. Take a lef...

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sandman

a week ago.
I have noticed that 33 Mountain View members have recorded an accent of the summit of Sceilg Mhicil, a fantastic achievement for those individuals, especially when access is not allowed to the sou...

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Near Meenteog, Glenbeigh Horseshoe (Ireland)

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2 weeks ago.
walk, Length:14.5km, Climb: 32161m, Area: Meenteog, Glenbeigh Horseshoe (Ireland) Meenteog, Coomacarrea, Keamconneragh

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Camenabologue SE Top: Unremarkable outlier of main Camenabogue summit

Collaborative entry Last edit by: Colin Murphy a month ago.
Starting at the large carpark at T06617 94163 in Glenmalure, cross the nearby footbridge. Once across the ford, follow the good Coillte track for several kilometers higher into valley. After a tr...

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