A fabric map story so ingenious
We’ve acknowledged that SplashMaps are a new product based on a well established idea from the military. But whilst I’ve previously reported on the escape and evasion maps from WW2 we’d never came across…
Day: August 28, 2014
SplashMaps Mountain Biking in the Lakes
Whinlatter and Grizedale Forest are terrific Mountain Bike centres. Boasting two of the few mountain forests remaining in Great Britain, the Forestry Commission have encouraged the creation of some stunning trails with amazing views…
Canoeing with SplashMaps
Who said maps were for trekking, walking and running? Increasingly SplashMaps are used on the waterways too. Recently we trialled the Lake District Central Map on Derwent water. The map was so water resistant…
Bob Graham Round SplashMap
It was great to meet Chairman of The Society of Cartographers, long distance runner and author Steve Chilton at the Travellers Rest near Grasmere. Steve was touring the Lakes in support of his book,…
