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!
1 comment:
That's a great idea! I agree it would be perfect for lost 10 tors groups!!!
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