Category: Planning
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Average Walking Speed and How to Estimate Time
What is an average walking speed? Typical paces in mph and km/h, how hills change them, and how Naismith’s rule helps you estimate the time for a day walk.
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Night Walking: How to Stay Visible and Safe
Walking after dark in the UK: lights, reflective clothing, route choice, the Highway Code for pedestrians and what to do when the weather turns.
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How to Read an OS Map
Learn to read Ordnance Survey maps: scale, symbols, contour lines, grid references and rights of way, and how to use them to navigate on a UK walk.