Distant hills
Question: I once read that if you stand on the cliffs at Dover in England and look along a particular compass bearing, there will be nothing higher than the cliffs you’re standing on between yourself and the Urals. Is this true, and what would be the relevant compass bearing?
Answer: This applies to many east-facing hill slopes in Britain that are more than 200 metres above sea level, and to some lower places as well.
The compass bearings that you need are found between due east and 10° north of east.
Draw a line due east from John…
