From March to July there's really no need to shop for garlic. The wild variety (also known as ramsons) grows in abundance in the UK, carpeting woodlands and other shady areas throughout the spring and early summer. So, to enjoy this tasty spring treat, here’s our quick guide to harvesting … [Read more...] about Go wild for garlic
Cartographic confusion! Common map errors and how to avoid them
It’s often been said that, here in the UK, we’re lucky enough to have the best leisure maps in the world. Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 scales offer an incredible level of detail and accuracy while the increasingly popular Harveys maps offer a user-friendly alternative in some … [Read more...] about Cartographic confusion! Common map errors and how to avoid them
How to break your compass!
I was assisting on a navigation training exercise a few years ago when a pair of the trainees appeared at a path junction and proceeded to work out which track they should take next. Both trainees quickly and efficiently oriented their maps to north using their compasses and declared “That way” at … [Read more...] about How to break your compass!