But 16 per cent admitted their lack of map reading skills or poor sense of direction has seen them get lost and end up in an unsafe situation. It comes after a separate poll of 1,000 parents, ...

But 16 per cent admitted their lack of map reading skills or poor sense of direction has seen them get lost and end up in an unsafe situation.

A poll of 2,000 adults found that many find map-reading a baffling prospect – with 16% admitting they have got lost in an unsafe situation, due to poor map-reading skills.

Nick Giles added: “Map reading is an important skill to have, not only to keep you safe, but also to allow you to be more adventurous as a family.

But 16 per cent admitted their lack of map reading skills or poor sense of direction has seen them get lost and end up in an unsafe situation. It comes after a separate poll of 1,000 parents, ...

And nearly a quarter reckon if they had better map-reading skills, they would spend more time outdoors with their family (Image: Floresco Productions/Getty Images). But 16 per cent admitted their ...

Only half of Brits (54%) believe they could confidently use a paper map to help them find their way if they got lost, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found that many find map-reading a ...

Experts have put together the test, which features questions on map symbols, scale, and how to read contours, to allow people to evaluate their skills – which can be used on paper or digital maps.

Have you got what it takes to complete the OS Map Reading challenge? Experts have put together the test, which features questions on map symbols, scale, and how to read contours, to allow people ...

Have you got what it takes to complete the OS Map Reading challenge? Experts have put together the test, which features questions on map symbols, scale, and how to read contours, to allow people ...

But 16 per cent admitted their lack of map reading skills or poor sense of direction has seen them get lost and end up in an unsafe situation. It comes after a separate poll of 1,000 parents, ...