WITC has spotted a fantastic idea being used in another National Park, and wonders why it took so long! Our only question is, why wouldn't this work on Dartmoor?
The idea comes from the Mountainsafe Partnership in Snowdonia who have installed small blue discs on gates and stiles in the National Park to assist lost walkers, assisting them to locate themselves on the map. Only 6 figure references mind, from the image provided.
There are plenty of fixtures for grid reference discs to be attached to on Dartmoor: stiles, posts, etc. Its not exactly detracting from the scenery, and it will assist lost walkers, ten tor'ers, whilst also encouraging other moor users to use maps and compasses (and other GPS).
What do you think? Click the link below to read the news story on grough.co.uk.
Grid Reference Signs help walkers
Make it happen DNPA!
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Monday, 11 June 2012
New clues: A rangale of deer
I'm proud to release my latest clues: A rangale of deer. A rangale is a collective noun meaning a rabble or mob. This rangale are all located in the East Dart valley between Postbridge and Kit Steps. It can be completed in a circular walk with one river crossing. Please take care after heavy rain!
East
Dart Deleted
Cowflop
Bottom Deleted
Flat
Tor Deleted
Broad
Marsh Deleted
Sandy
Hole Pass Deleted
Lade
Hill Deleted
Stannon
Tor Deleted
Hartland
Tor Deleted
These boxes have been removed from the moor now. whoisthechallenger@rocketmail.com
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