HILL SKILLS PACING AND TIMING

IN OUR previous guides we saw how to interpret a map and take a compass bearing. When used in combination with ticking off terrain features as you pass them, these techniques will help you find your way in the hills, but there’s a missing piece of the puzzle: distance estimation.

You will often need to walk on a bearing for a specific distance, then take a new bearing and walk on a new course. This isn’t hard if visibility