How to give a grid reference using a where-wolf Grid Reference Finder. Map reading made easy. How to use your where-wolf on any Ordnance Survey map or map with a scale of 1:50 000 (2cm to 1km) or 1:25 000 (4cm to 1km)

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Use our step by step guide below to learn how to give a grid reference using a where-wolf card.

Hover your mouse over each hand
and the map will indicate where to take the map reading from.

Map reading and orienteering is easy once you have learnt this basic skill.

We would also recommend you view this brief tutorial on how to set your map, as featured on Live for the Outdoors.
To recap:
1. Read letters identifying the 100 000 metre square in which your position lies PS
2. First quote EASTINGS. Locate first VERTICAL grid line to LEFT of point and read LARGE figures PS 01
3. Using you where-wolf count the number of verticle lines to the left of your position. PS 011
4. Then quote NORTHINGS. Locate first HORIZONTAL grid line BELOW the point and read LARGE figures. PS 011 32
5. Using you where-wolf count the number of horizontal lines below your position PS 011 327
Our where-wolf cards also have a simple reminder printed on them to jog your memory.

What could be easier. The 5 steps to giving an accurate grid reference is easy with a where-wolf.

You can practice map reading at home sat on the sofa!
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