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Mountain & Hill Walking Safety Terminology
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Terminology
The sections here give short descriptions of further navigation terminology
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Map & Land Features
Learning to identify map features and be able to spot them on the ground is a key map reading skill to learn
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Feature Tick Lists
Identifying and ticking of map and land features as you walk will help you know where you've been and identify where you are
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Line/Linear Feature
Line features are great navigational aids
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Handrails
Handrails help you to navigate, especially in poor visibility.
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Attack Points
Attack points give you an identifiable stepping stone before reaching your target
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Target
The target is the place you are aiming for
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Catching Features
Catching (or gathering or collecting) features are things that you should not see if you're on course
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