Walking & Hiking Questions & Answers about Camping and Wild Camping
- Finding a Grid reference point using hand held GPS
I need to mark the centres of several agricultural fields for locating water troughs. Never having used a hand held GPS device I am considering purchas . . . [more] - Uploading GPS Way Points to my Garmin eTrex Legend HCx
Hi there firstly just explain that i am NOT a computer person i am a 68 year old man who likes to go walking. I find things a l . . . [more] - Garmin help
I want to enter a destination by coordinates but when I try to do so the coordinates already entered on the "Enter Coordinates" screen won't clear. . . . [more] - Are OS Coordinates on your Walk Maps
Hello Please could you tell me the OS Coordinates for walk c453? Many thanks . . . [more] - OS Map Coordinates - converting 10 figure GPS Coordinates to 6 figure OS Coordinates
Hello I have downloaded one of your route maps and can only see 10 reference coordinates, I wonder if you provide 6 figure OS coordinates for the wa . . . [more] - What GPS Datum do I use for walking in Spain?
When I am using my etrex30 in Spain how do I change the settings for a GPS reading . . . [more] - Downloaded Map 10 Digit Grid References
Hopefully just a quickie, I am a new member and downloaded some walks. On the printout, I can see grid references, an example being: SK12070 99919. No . . . [more] - Grid References With Garmin Etrex 30
I have tried and failed to get my etrex30 to display position as a grid reference. Have you any suggestions? . . . [more] - Walking In Majorca
Walking in Majorca I used a Magellan Explorist 110. It was inaccurate on distance travelled. Can you advise me on which coordinate settings and map dat . . . [more] - Using A GPS with a Paper Map of the Southern Upland Way
I'm from the US and plan to hike the Southern Upland Way in April/May. I have the maps from Roger Smiths guide. After some research I think I und . . . [more] - Displaying grid reference on a Garmin Etrex 10
I have recently purchased an Etrex 10, having used an old Etrex for the last 12 years. I have set the new one for British OS maps but cannot figure ou . . . [more] - GPS setting for walks in Italy
Could you tell me the GPS setting for walking and hiking in Italy . . . [more] - Base map for using GPS function without cell access
When do you expect this app will be available? I am walking the Coast to Coast in Sept. I want digital base maps for my phone. I would like to use jus . . . [more] - GPS Waypoints for Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk
I have prebooked a trip to Britain to do [Wainwright's] Coast2coast [walk]. I am considering purchasing a Garmin 10 or Garmin 20. I know noth . . . [more] - Any difference between a Garmin GPS bought in different countries?
Hi, I'm based in Germany and its more convenient for me to buy a GPS here. I'm thinking of Garmin Etrex 10. However I want to be able to set i . . . [more] - Can you improve GPS accuracy with a more expensive GPS?
Hi Mike, I like your site. I need a GPS to obtain OS grid refs as accurately as possible to record exact points in UK where I am making geological obs . . . [more] - Handheld GPS For Hillwalking
I'm looking to buy a simple GPS system for my hillwaking travels. All I'm looking for is it to give me co-ordinates to check against my map for . . . [more] - Garmin Basecamp, Birdseye and OS Map Refs
Hi all, I have just moved up a few GPS mapping notches and picked up a GPSMAP62s, the device came with a South of England map and I have added a GB . . . [more] - Planning walking routes on a Garmin Geko 201 GPS unit
Hi Although not a newbie to planning and walking routes using traditional OS paper maps, I have recently bought a secondhand Garmin Geko 201 GPS unit. . . . [more] - Os References on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Guide
I have just downloaded the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Guide and the grid references given have an extra 2 digits after the eastings and northings. What are thes . . . [more] - Bearings when Navigating with a compass
Hi just a query about compass navigation. The scenario is, that you have worked out a bearing with the map and compass from a to b. On the route from a . . . [more] - Handheld GPS - OS Grid Refs
hi, I,m thinking of exploring wilder parts of britain, and although I'm happy enough with a map and compass, I'm considering getting a garmin e . . . [more] - How many waypoints can I register on a Garmin Etrex?
As an annual South West Coastal Path walker I don't really need a Garmin eTrex H but my family thought I should have one! I recently found (in my . . . [more] - Do handheld GPS give your location as a Grid Reference?
Looking to buy a basic GPS as a backup to the compass and map so if I'm lost would the GPS give me my location as a grid reference? Looking to buy . . . [more] - GPS waypoints for the John Muir Trial
Can someone guide me to the best place to obtain (free or pay) to DL [download] GPS way points for the John Muir Trial (N2S) THX! ~ Rick PS: I . . . [more] - GPX Files downloaded to my Garmin Etrex Vista HCX set to OSGB National Grid
I have a Garmin Etrex Vista HCX set to OSGB National Grid and have noticed that the GPX route files waypoints are in Latitude & Longitude. Will the GPS . . . [more] - The West Highland Way
Do you have a listing of GPX waypoints for the West Highland Way by any chance? . . . [more] - How can I update my Garmin eTrex H GPS
I have a Garmin eTrex H GPS and I want to get ordnance survey 6 digit references. Is it possible to get an upgrade . . . [more] - Garmin GPSmap62 Series with IGN maps in France
Does your answer ref using IGN maps in France with Etrex Vista apply to the GPSmap62 series of products? . . . [more] - 6 Digit Ordanace Survey References on GPS
Hi, I'm hoping to enter waypoints into my garmin etrex for a 25k walk in the Snowdon massif. Problem is I only have 6 digit OS references from Trai . . . [more] - Using Garmin GPS to input Waypoints by hand
I have just bought a Garmin eTrex H, assuming I would be able to enter grid references manually and so create a route (prior to actually walking it, th . . . [more] - Can your GPS Waypoints be put into the Satmap plus
Hello, Could you tell me please if your walks with the GPS Waypoints can be put into the Satmap plus? I have tried the Satmap website but cannot find a . . . [more] - GPS Waypoints for The Hadrian's Wall Path and The Cotswolds Way
Hi I am coming to walk 4 walks in your summer. I can obtain GPS Waypoints for the Coast to Coast and Pennine Way walks. But I can not find [GPS Waypoin . . . [more] - GPS Waypoints for Cotswolds Walks
Hi I was just wondering when all the Cotswold walks on your web site are going to have the GPS Waypoints added. It just says next to the walks coming s . . . [more] - Glyndwr's Way
Do you have GPS data for the Glyndwr's Way which I am planning to walk in July this year? I can't see this listed anywhere on your website but . . . [more] - Downloading GPSWaypoints/Routes Data to a Garmin Etrex HCx
Will the GPS data available to download for waypoint/routes etc work with a Garmin Etrex HCx . . . [more] - Downloadable GPS Data for walks in Derbyshire
Many thanks for help re GPS Waypoints / grid references and your suggestion to buy the leads for my Garmin Etrex H, so that I can download GPS Waypoint . . . [more] - Which GPS would you recommend
Can you recommend a simple GPS for walking please? . . . [more] - Setting GPS Waypoints - 5 or 6 Digits?
I have been given a Garmin Etrex H for Xmas and am trying to plan a route by inserting GPS Waypoints as shown in Pathfinder walking books. Is this poss . . . [more] - Eight Figure Map References
I'm quite familiar with 6 figure map references but how do I give, make or take an eight figure reference? . . . [more] - Etrex Models
I hope to buy a used etrex H for rambling, on ebay Please can you tell me if one of the (model/serial?) numbers indicates which model it is. eg m . . . [more] - OS maps on SD Cards for the Garmin 60CSx GPS
Can ordnance survey maps be loaded onto micro discs for use in the Garmin 60CSx GPS? . . . [more] - GPS Waypoints for The PYG Track and Miners' Track up Snowdon
I cannot find waypoints for my GPS for walk gw154 Llyn Llydaw and Glaslyn via the PYG Track and Miners' Track from Pen y Pass. Can you please help . . . [more] - Simple GPS for Walking
Hi, I want a simple and inexpensive GPS for walking that will give me the grid reference of where I am. What should I look at? Thanks . . . [more] - Special Needs Walking Sat Nav System
Hi: I'm 74 and lost most of my eyesight via a clot to my optic nerve. What I see is very restricted, but clear. IOW I can walk, read a watch, look . . . [more] - GPS Tracks or GPS Waypoints for walking in France
Does anyone know where I can find GPS Waypoints or tracks for hikes in France? The tracks we used last year (found from this site!) for the Coast . . . [more] - GPS Maps that can be backed up
New to GPS's for walking. I was considering a Garmin Dakota 20 with the new GB Discoverer Full UK maps until I found out that you cannot make . . . [more] - GPS Waypoints - Wainwright
Hi I would be interested in purchasing the GPS Waypoints for [Wainwright's] Coast to Coast, but there only seems to be 192 GPS Waypoints. This se . . . [more] - GPS and OS Technology
I'm looking at buying a GPS system for walking. I don't know much about them but want one that will give me OS refs. Looked at the Garmin Vent . . . [more] - GPS Grid for Walking in Australia
I have a basic Garmin etrex. Which grid systen can I use for walking in Australia? . . . [more] - In-car and Hiking GPS or Sat Nav
Is there a car SatNav that can double as a hiking hand-held GPS? . . . [more] - Satmap .gpx Downloads
What program would you recommend to view Satmap .gpx trails? With thanks . . . [more] - GPS for Beginners
I am newly single so have lost my map reader! My map reading skills are OK but not up to OS standard. I am not confident. I was hoping to get some advi . . . [more] - Garmin GPS Colorado
Is there a difference between GARMIN COLORADO 300 OUTDOOR GPS WALKING DEVICE and GARMIN COLORADO 300? . . . [more] - OS Grid Reference App GPS Phone?
Does anyone know of any applications for java enabled mobile phones (with inbuilt GPS) which will give OS grid references? I can [find] plenty gi . . . [more] - GPS For Walking In Italy
I would like to purchase a GPS with software appropriate for the GEA - Apennines - Italy. Please could you advise me which system, software and associa . . . [more] - GPS Mapping
Hi I'm new to walking and would like advice firstly on any possible recommendations on hand held GPS for walking in the Lake District. . . . [more] - Gps Utility For Mac
Is there A GPS Utility for Mac (OS X) ? . . . [more] - How do I set my GPS for walking in France
I wish to use my Garmin Etrex Vista in France, I have GPS compatible 1:25000 maps. How do I change the setup from UK Ordnance Survey to the French grid . . . [more] - GPS: Track up or North up?
In navigating a route on your GPS during a trek such as the Coast2Coast, is it best to set the GPS to "track up" or "north up"? . . . [more] - How far apart should my GPS Waypoints be?
I use your walk directions and maps and I find them very good indeed. I use my newly acquired Sat-Map 10 GPS. You supply some of your walks with GPS w . . . [more] - Entering GPS Coordinates into my Garmin Colorado 300
How do I enter co-ordinates of my destination into my Garmin Colorado 300? . . . [more] - Entering GPS Waypoints into a Garmin Etrex from Ordnance Survey Maps
Hi, I have a handheld GPS eTrex Garmin (yellow) and also I have some old maps. Now, I want to get the coordinates from the map (lat-lon) and type . . . [more] - GPS Waypoints and Viewranger Walking Software
Hi I have just got a Nokia 5800 music express phone which has Symbion on [and] I have put viewranger software on for walking. My question is will the G . . . [more] - Entering Waypoints into a Garmin GPS
I am having trouble creating waypoints on my Garmin eTrex GPS by entering grid references. I cannot understand how to do this. . . . [more] - Garmin Connection Problems
i have just bought a Garmin Venture but find it won't accept data from my Fugawi software anyone had the same problem? . . . [more] - Software For Etrex Vista
Is it possible to download the Wainwright Coast to Coast software for the Garmin eTrex vista? . . . [more] - Uploading Waypoints To An Oregon 400t From A Mac
How do I upload the waypoints from this site to my Garmin Oregon 400t. I use a Mac. I have tried every piece of freeware available, together with a mul . . . [more] - GPS and Apple Mac Computers
I have a handheld GPS but can't use digital mapping because Garmin don't support Mac computers. Am I able to download your GPS waypoints to my . . . [more] - Compasses and GPS
I have two questions really. Can anyone recommend the best money-no-object compass for map-reading whilst out & about. Can anyone recommen . . . [more] - GPS that uses Ordnance Survey Maps
As a complete novice to handheld GPS I would like some advice. I am looking to buy a GPS that is able to provide OS grid references. I've been se . . . [more] - GPS Gear Tests?
Spending a long time trying to find a recent review of GPS. Christmas? Birthdays are coming and my wife wants to get me something for walking over the . . . [more] - Which GPS?
Great problem. My son has requested a GPS for his Birthday/Christmas - and you've guessed it - I haven't a clue about what he might require not . . . [more] - Ordnance Survey Maps for Garmin GPS units?
I have heard that you wonderful folks at Garmin are producing new (fully detailed) 1,25.000 Ordnance Survey maps (Not Topographical) to install on your . . . [more] - My GPS loses signal in woodland?
My GPS can lose signal - usually for understandable reasons, in deep valleys or dense woodland. I just wonder if there have been any improvements in se . . . [more] - Is there a GPS Mobile Phone that uses OS grid refs?
I am considering a GPS phone [for walking]. Do any of these phones use Ordnance Survey grid refs for locating? . . . [more] - Garmin Colorado 300 and go4awalk.com maps
Hi, Can I download maps from go4awalk.com onto my Garmin Colorado 300? . . . [more] - Maps for handheld GPS Devices
Hi, I'm a novice with GPS systems and hope to purchase one. I understand that you can enter waypoints into your GPS but can you also enter Ordnance . . . [more] - Walking the alternative Coast to Coast (c2c) with a hand-held GPS Devi
Hi there. If I buy a handheld GPS in the UK would I still need to download maps etc for the Arnside to Saltburn by Sea walk? Is this walk well sign pos . . . [more] - What map reference should we give the Mountain Rescue?
Walking with a GPS and Ordnance Survey map. We need to call for help, question, must our position be lat long or would our GPS mvt7smap reference be ok . . . [more] - GPS Waypoints and Memory Map
According to the Memory-map properties for my OS 1:25k Map of Snowdonia the Datum is WGS84 and map references are give in OS format (SH 70712 38939). . . . [more] - GPS Waypoints for a Garmin 400t and the Coast to Coast Walk
Greetings from Southern Florida: I am interested in downloading the Wainwright Coast-to-Coast waypoints. I recently bought a Garmin Colorado 400t . . . [more] - GPS Systems in Portugal and Spain?
Will GPS systems cover Portugal and Spain as this year I intend to cross Iberia from Oporto, Portugal to Amposta, Spain on foot? I will be follow . . . [more] - GPS Waypoints for The Heart of England Way or The Cotswold Way?
Hi, any idea if there's anywhere I could get the GPS Waypoints for either the Heart of England Way or the Cotswold Way? I'm planning to d . . . [more] - A good quality GPS that is easy to use
Hi there Could you recommend a GPS that is of good quality and easy to use for a first time user. Cheers . . . [more] - How accurate is a GPS at measuring how long a walk is?
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