CONWY WALK & RUN
Understanding the maps
The main map components
The map image to the right was taken on a recent walk (August 2022). Here I briefly outline a number of the key map components labelled numerically on the map. Some of these features need to be switched on in the advanced settings (see step 3 here)
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The blue lines are the routes you've downloaded and want to follow. I'd recommend hiding other routes than the one you are doing. Press on the blue line, select your route and press the arrow (right turn) button to follow the route.
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The tiny circle inside the triangle: your current location.
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This orange line is your current line of sight.
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Estimated time till arrival (based on speed of walking so far - will wildly underestimate if you have a mountain to go up and you've only done flat so far).
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Distance till end of route.
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Guidance options - use to turn guide off at the end.
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Use this if you want to change map layers.
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If you move the cross hair over a feature, press this to snap it back to your location.
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Compass, press this to switch it so the map is pointing North.
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Your current elevation is shown in red. If you want to see the elevation of elsewhere, move the crosshair over the feature of interest.
Understanding your environment
Here we compare the map with the view as the eye sees it to comprehend our surroundings. Being able to translate what you see on a map into what you expect to see in the real world and visa versa is of key importance for navigating safely. Understanding key features such as contour lines (to interpret shape of the ground), streams and other landscape features is essential. In this photo/map we go through some key elements showing what we see in the map with what we see in reality to give you an idea of things to look out for. This takes practice but eventually becomes seamless.
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Your line of sight: the direction your phone is currently pointing
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The lake in the distance
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The ruined chapel. By moving the crosshair over it, it tells you its elevation (331m) and how far away in a straight line (647m)
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The compass bearing (90°) of the ruined chapel (only on map)
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Very close together contour lines indicating steep slopes/cliffs.
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Stream leading to ruins/scree
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Scree pile off to right
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Path we're following heading towards lake
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Quarry in distance