Finding Your Way to the Next Control

In the picture

1. 1Compass on the map: the red needle points north so the map lines up with the land
2. 2Purple circle: the next control point to reach in the set order
3. 3Detour path: a route around the stream that is longer but faster than wading through
4. 4Orange-and-white flag: the control on the ground, matching the circle on the map

Examples

• Choosing a bike route around a steep hill instead of straight over it to reach a friend’s house
• Hiking to a mountain hut and turning back to a junction after missing a trail sign

Quiz: Finding Your Way to the Next Control (Age 16)

1. 1

   Before you choose your route to the next control, what should you do with the map?

   • Hold it so the control you are heading for is at the top of the page
   • Keep the map still and turn your body until the land looks familiar
   • Turn it so north on the map matches north on the compass
2. 2

   A stream lies across the straight line to the next control, but a path with a bridge goes around it. Which statement is true?

   • The straight line is always the fastest, so you should wade across
   • A detour always adds time, so use it only if the stream is too deep
   • The longer way round on the path can be faster than the straight line
3. 3

   You have left your straight line to get around an obstacle. What should you do next?

   • Keep walking in the same direction until you spot a flag
   • Head for whichever control is now closest to you
   • Check the map again to stay on course

The answers, each with its explanation, are in the app. This lesson has left the free week, so its quiz is part of the subscription.