Map & Compass: Estimating the timings of individual legs
A short video from out YouTube channel that shows how to estimate the time of legs when planning routes- a key navigation skill!
A short video from out YouTube channel that shows how to estimate the time of legs when planning routes- a key navigation skill!
 
			During last week’s Home Educators’ Forest School session we made a couple of bannocks; bannock sounds as if it has a Scottish heritage- indeed, a quick piece of research suggests that the word itself has a translation of morsel in Gaelic. Without the time for detailed research I’ll leave it at that… Safe to say, bannock is something…
A short video from out YouTube channel that shows how to measure distances on a map- something needed when planning routes.
 
			A short video from out YouTube channel that shows how to take a grid bearing (a bearing on the map…), and then convert it to a magnetic bearing.
A short video from out YouTube channel that shows how to orientate a map using a compass. Although this is done in a classroom, it can also be done when out on the hills, moors and mountains.
 
			Whilst watching BBC’s River Walks which focused on the River Tees, I was inspired to go for a paddle on the River Tees- the lower Tees! This is a that many cross daily during their commute, via the dozen or so bridges that carry roads. The same river that’s known for industry and cargo- that…
 
			For those who have been to one of our Corporate Development events or an Bushcraft Skills day- you’re probably familiar with our Sweet Potato Dahl recipe! It’s always a winner. Tasty, filling and relatively easy to prepare- it was originally intended to be a vegan/vegetarian option- but is popular with everyone- regardless of dietary preference…