Set a Compass Bearing in Five Steps
A practical online demonstration of how to set a compass bearing
This moveable compass provides a practical demonstration of how to use a map and compass to take a bearing. Using the map provided, a bearing is set from the top of Ben Nevis to follow the footpath down. The compass can be dragged and rotated. Try it yourself!
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