Maps, Guides & Compasses

Guidebook to walking the Great Glen Way, a 79 mile National Trail along the Caledonia Canal from Fort William to Inverness. Easily walked within a week in all seasons, the Great Glen Way is an ideal introduction to long-distance walking in Scotland. …

The UltraMap XT40 series are a super light, waterproof, pocket sized set of maps covering some of the most popular areas in the UK at 1:40,000. These are ideal for runners, fastpackers and hikers who want a map for simple navigation when covering lon…

Guidebook describing a 9-stage (119km) route around the Piz Bernina massif in the Alps on the Swiss-Italian border near St Moritz, and the 8-stage (94km) Alta Via Valmalenco exploring the Valmalenco valley, in the shadow of Monte Disgrazia. The Tour …

The British Mountain Map series are a lightweight, waterproof, durable set of maps covering some of the most popular and challenging areas in the UK at 1:40,000. These are ideal for climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers who want a detailed map of..…

The UltraMap XT40 series are a super light, waterproof, pocket sized set of maps covering some of the most popular areas in the UK at 1:40,000. These are ideal for runners, fastpackers and hikers who want a map for simple navigation when covering lon…

Guidebook to walking in Scotland's Ben Nevis and Glen Coe region, featuring 100 graded walks of 2 to 21 miles. The routes range from gentle walks to bothy treks and cover 43 Munro summits and 3 scrambles. The routes include walking near Kinlochleven,…

Inspirational guidebook to 40 great mountain day walks and scrambles in Snowdonia. Inspirational routes for all abilities across the National Park with routes up Snowdon and Moel Eilio, the Glyderau, the Carneddau, Eifionydd, Siabod and the Moelwynio…

Guidebook to the Coast to Coast long-distance walking route from St Bees Head in Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire. At 190 miles (300km), this popular long-distance route can be walked in 2 weeks. With clear route description, maps, trek plann…

The Tag-Along Eco Chill Compass is a small, lightweight compass that can be attached to a rucksack, set of keys, or runner's vest. It has a tiny thermometer and a wind chill chart printed on the back. It is a great backup to your regular compass. Bru…

A small glow-in-the-dark compass that attaches easily to a rucksack or running vest. Brunton says:  Never lose your way with this glow-in-the-dark tag-along compass. Its short and bright lanyard is ideal for attaching to backpacks, keys, or jac…

Guidebook to the Alta Via 2 through the Italian Dolomites. Suitable for experienced hikers with a head for heights, the challenging but hugely rewarding hut-to-hut trail covers 160km in 13 days and involves steep and technical terrain and exposed...

A helpful and simple gadget for measuring distances on a map. Silva says:  A well-planned journey begins in the comfort of your own home and leaves you time to enjoy the trip once you are actually out in the wilderness. With a map measurer your…

A lightweight, waterproof map case with carry strap.  Silva says:  Waterproof Map Case Large keeps your map dry in any weather. Fully transparent and easy to open and close. Distance lanyard with scale pattern included. Silva has develope…

We're working out what we think - we'll add our view here!  Suunto says:  Suunto A-30 is a reliable baseplate compass for navigating and surviving in extreme conditions. Depending on the variant, A-30 comes with Metric UTM scales and inch r…

We're working out what we think - we'll add our view here!  Suunto says:  The compass that is part of your gear. Suunto attachable compasses form a natural part of outdoor gear, freeing up hands and easing the mind. Our Verdict We're worki…