Winter Burrow Map & Navigation Guide – Landmark Routing Without a Minimap

The 5-Landmark Grammar

Write your loops as verbs: “BUFO → shoreline south → stone gate → grass band → granite log → broken logs → campfire.” That sentence remembers itself.

• Water’s edge = safe compass rail; hug it to relocate yourself.
• Tall grass bands = screen seams; expect an exit gap beyond.
• Hollow log tunnels = deliberate transitions; granite‑blocked logs say “come back with tools.”
• Stone vs. Granite boulders = different gates, different tools.
• Campfires = memory anchors at forks; light them to breadcrumb your return.

Two Starter Loops

Practice these to build confidence before longer runs.

• South Corridor (Bufo → Campfire Pocket): Shoreline south → break stone → grass band → granite log → broken logs → small clearing with campfire. Safe daytime loop with 1 tea + 1 pie.
• North Stack (Moss → Shawl): From MOSS, left–left–left, cutting vines (thin then thick) to reach the abandoned cart and shawl pocket.

Planning & Safety

Use the Expedition Planner to toggle clear vs. storm, day vs. night, and your current sweater/hood. If it flags Danger, add a tea or stage a campfire. Night shrinks contrast; day enlarges it. If you’re learning routes, practice at daylight first and graduate to weathered runs later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick navigation answers.

• Is there an in‑game minimap? A: No. You’re meant to read landmarks and your footprints.
• I always miss the exit in tall grass. A: Enter straight, then scan left/right along the far edge—gaps read as darker slits.
• How do I relocate if lost? A: Hug the waterline to a known label (AUNTIE’S/BUFO), then rebuild your loop.
• Do enemies block routes? A: Rarely. One Wood Beetle patrol near the south corridor is easy to dodge.
• How long should a beginner loop be? A: Two screens out, one screen sideways, then home. Extend only after a few success reps.

Internal Links

Ready to try a targeted quest? See Pollywog Guide (/articles/winter-burrow-pollywog-guide). Need Granite or the tools? Granite Guide (/articles/winter-burrow-granite-guide), Pickaxe Guide (/articles/winter-burrow-pickaxe-guide). Test warmth/food: Expedition Planner (/).