WaymarkThe field task
A useful return session begins with a place you deliberately saved and ends with recognition of the real location. Plan the walk or ride separately, respecting paths, closures and access. If the direct line crosses a barrier, choose a lawful physical route and let the bearing change as you move. Do not interpret a shrinking number as permission to continue in a straight line.
Find It Back computes the straight-line distance and bearing from your current position to a saved place. It does not calculate a road route, inspect access rights or know which side of a river you can cross. The arrow is relative to the direction of the phone when a usable heading exists. The distance is a geometric relationship between two coordinates, not a walking-time estimate.
A repeatable sequence
The app should not silently substitute a different destination.
- Read the missing-place message
- Return to Places
- Choose an existing bookmark
After the session
A bookmark is deleted before its old guidance link is opened. This is an illustrative scenario, not measured field-test evidence.
Treat arrival as an area supported by the current and saved accuracy, not an exact spot on the ground. Waymark uses the larger uncertainty and a minimum arrival radius rather than declaring precision that it does not have. As you approach, compare the surrounding landmarks with your place note or photo. Check the actual terrain before choosing where to go next.
Quick reference
| Item | Meaning | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Bearing | Direction from current position to the place | A geometric direction, not a turn instruction |
| Relative arrow | Bearing compared with available heading | Read the heading-source label |
| Arrival area | Area supported by saved and current uncertainty | Recognise the real place using context |
At a glance
- 01 →Read the missing-place message
- 02 →Return to Places
- 03 ✓Choose an existing bookmark
Sources & further reading
Product instructions describe the current Waymark implementation. Operating-system labels can vary by version and device.