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Navigation Calculators

Map distance, grid references, bearings, pace counting and route planning tools for the outdoors.

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Outdoor Navigation in the UK

Navigation skills are essential for anyone heading into the UK hills and mountains. While GPS devices and phone apps are useful tools, the ability to read an Ordnance Survey map and use a compass remains the gold standard for safe navigation in poor visibility.

The UK uses the Ordnance Survey National Grid reference system, with 6-figure references accurate to 100 metres and 10-figure references accurate to 1 metre. Our grid reference calculator helps you convert between formats and understand easting and northing coordinates.

Walking time estimation in the UK commonly uses Naismith's rule: allow 5km per hour on the flat plus 1 minute for every 10 metres of ascent. Tranter's corrections then adjust this for individual fitness. Our walking time calculator applies both methods for realistic time estimates.