Walk of the Week: Pen-Y-Fan and a Ridge Walk
The Walk of the Week takes you around part of the beautiful Brecon Beacons, with impressive views along the way. The 9 mile route is suitable for runners and walkers alike. Length of route: 15 km (9...
View ArticleOrdnance Survey could solve South Downs debate
On 12 November 2009, the South Downs were confirmed as a National Park by Hilary Benn, the then Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It took some years to decide on the boundary...
View ArticleVegetation symbols
We recently came across this blog post about the Ordnance Survey map symbols for rough grassland, heath and bracken and thought it would be helpful to give you an explanation on their use. Please head...
View ArticleHave you caught the geocaching bug?
I’ve recently discovered a great way to while away a few hours. It’s the perfect way to liven up a country walk with the children and never fails to inspire you to head somewhere new. What is this new...
View ArticleTest your knowledge of map symbols
If you’ve studied or used a paper map before, you will be aware of the Ordnance Survey map symbols which appear on every one. These map symbols, otherwise known as a ‘legend’ or ‘key’, help us to...
View ArticleDiscover thousands of routes online with OS getamap
With OS getamap on your PC or Mac, you can search locations, create routes, add places of interest, print out your bespoke map, share with friends, and even upload to a GPS device. It contains all of...
View ArticleOrdnance Survey Welsh site launched
We are pleased to announce that in line with the launch of our new website we have also created a scaled back Welsh language version to enable Welsh speakers to access key areas of our content. The...
View ArticleA history of the OS Landranger map
The OS Landranger map is well loved by all outdoor enthusiasts. Its history, as the leisure map to use for planning days out and activities extends back many years and several generations have relied...
View ArticleFive ‘must visit’ pubs
For many, hiking in Great Britain goes hand in hand with a pint of ale in a country pub. Wherever you are in this country you are never far from an Inn serving cold beer and a ploughman’s! I recently...
View ArticleThe Geograph project – submit your photos!
Sponsored by Ordnance Survey, the Geograph Britain and Ireland project aims to collect geographically representative photographs and information for every square kilometre of Great Britain and Ireland....
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