Planning a route using Garmin BaseCamp

In this video we look through the route planning process you should do before heading out into the hills to go walking.

For this instance, we use Garmin BaseCamp but the principle is exactly the same on whatever route planning software you are using such as OS maps, Memory Map etc.

Links mentioned in the video –

1. In-depth training videos for Garmin BaseCamp - https://gpsonlinecourse.co.uk/

2. GPS Training courses around the UK - https://gpstraining.co.uk/collections...


00:00 – Introduction – planning a route on Garmin BaseCamp
01:15 – Searching for a location in Garmin BaseCamp
01:30 – Folders and lists – how do they work in Garmin BaseCamp
02:15 – Planning a route in Garmin BaseCamp
04:00 – The route dialogue box – Garmin BaseCamp
05:55 – Planning escape routes in Garmin BaseCamp
09:33 – Sending routes to a Garmin GPS unit from Garmin BaseCamp
10:00 – Printing a route from Garmin BaseCamp
10:35 – Letting a third party know – what to do if you do not come back
14:55 – Where to find step by step videos on how to use Garmin BaseCamp