Latest Navigation news
Types of compass and how to choose the right navigational tool for your outdoor adventures
We take a look at different types of compass and consider which are best suited to activities like trail running, day hikes and longer treks
Rock cairns: the purpose and history of the ubiquitous trail feature
Navigational feature or work of art? We look at rock cairns, their purpose and history to illuminate this fixture on our trails, parks and beaches
How to take a bearing: navigate the backcountry with confidence
Our mountain expert on how to take a bearing and then follow it in the right direction, even when the conditions are at their most challenging
Average hiking speed: how to calculate it and why it’s useful
Knowing your average hiking speed is useful: our experts reveal how to calculate it using Naismith’s Rule and other methods
What is a GPX file: and how you can get the most out of it
Our expert guide to GPX files covers what one is and how they can enhance your experience when planning, carrying out and looking back at your adventures
AllTrails sees Apple Maps update, comes out swinging with suite of new features – here are the 3 we're most excited about
The new features are available to everyone on the free version of the popular hiking app
Apple named AllTrails the best app of 2023 – now it's sauntering off with some of its hiking features
Yesterday's announcement rolled out a slew of updates to Apple Maps which will look very familiar to AllTrails users
I went hiking with AllTrails to find out how it's improved accuracy and safety, and now I never want to hike without it
We hit the trail with AllTrails+ to discover how it became synonymous with hiking
