A 1:25000 map gives enough detail for directions to go walking, running and off-road cycling.
On a 1:25 000 map, 1 cm on the map represents 25,000 cm or 250 m on the ground. Grid Referencing on Large Scale Maps
Grid referencing on 1:25 000 maps is the same as for 1:50 000. It uses sub-zone letters and Easting first followed by Northing (LEN).
97 86 98 99 00 01 86
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1. Locate the Great Western Greenway walk on the Westport map. 2. Follow its course as it enters the map at L 97 83 and leaves the map at L 98 85.
3. Identify the following features or activities that the walk comes close to using four-figure and six-figure grid references:
A forested area (four figure) A reservoir (four figure) The point at which the walk crosses the Carrowbeg River (six figure) A caravan park (six figure).
4. To increase tourism in the area, the local council would like you to plan another walkway. Create a new walkway using six-figure grid references to locate the start and end point of your walk in and around Westport. Use the directions such as ‘Head northwest’ or ‘Head southeast’. Give four-figure and six-figure grid references of any features/activities your new walkway will come close to.