Purpose of the site

Set Compass is a Google Maps tool that enables users to plot and record compass bearings, distances and coordinates for single or multiple map routes. Users may choose between plotting a single-leg or multi-leg route and Set Compass then overlays an interactive Silva compass on a Google Map. Users can drag the compass and position it to point in any direction. Users can then plot a route on the map using the compass. The compass tool shows the map bearings, distances and latitude and longitude coordinates of your routes but does not adjust for differences between magnetic and true north. Google Maps compass routes can be saved and stored for later retrieval.

Ordnance Survey Maps have been integrated within this Google Map tool. Ordnance Survey Compass overlays a compass on an Ordnance Survey Map that matches the Google Map location.

Our Google Maps compass application is ideal for educationalists, orienteers, walkers and hikers wishing to practise compass reading and plan routes from the comfort of their classroom or armchair. It is not designed to replace compass reading using maps produced by the national mapping agencies such as Ordnance Survey of the United Kingdom.

Disclaimer

This website is provided for educational use only on an 'as is' basis without warrant of guarantee of any kind.
The act of using this website forces you to agree that you will not hold the owners of this website liable for any event that should happen as a result of you following the information provided.

Use the information provided within this website at your own risk.