The joy of map reading.

[molehill]

I love maps too.

I love the way that every last detail fails to correspond to any conceivable feature in the immediate (or, indeed, distant) vicinity.

I love the way hours of examination are followed by almost total absence of recall the moment the map is folded up.

I love the way a fully-opened map is, even in a mild breeze, the only foolproof method of achieving manned flight so far discovered.

Agreed, you've excelled yourself there Danbert, with a classic quote .

But it's uplifting to realise there is still an appreciation amongst the fell running fraternity, of the good old paper map and compass (plus brain), and not everyone is a slave to batteries, electronics and satellites