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OS Maps – Safety Features for Dark Winter Evenings
Introducing ‘locate me’ on OS Maps, a handy new safety feature to help you whilst out exploring on dark winter evenings
Top 10 Injury Prevention Tips for Novice Hikers
Injury prevention for hikers, 10 practical tips from Physio and OS Champion Tom Troughton, for those dusting off their hiking boots or new to hiking
No Excuses: Practical TIPS for Exercising in Winter
Are you full of excuses when it comes to getting outside in winter? Read our list of top winter exercising tips to keep safe and get energised this winter
Walking in Snow
With cold weather expected to hit Britain over the next few days, here’s a quick guide to walking in snow from hiker, snowboarder and OS GetOutside Champion Jonathan Elder.
Mountain Rescue’s accident black spots
Mountain Rescue England and Wales share with us a handful of accident black spots across Britain, in which they are often called to, and how you can stay safe when visiting these areas.
Winter Hiking Tips from Mountain Rescue – Staying Safe in the Dark
As the days get shorter it’s important to take extra precautions when getting outside. Mountain Rescue share their expert advice for staying safe in the dark.
Mountain Safety in the Summer
Mountain Safety: Ordnance Survey, Mountain Rescue England and Wales and the Met Office join forces to offer some great advice on summer safety in the mountains.
Everything you need to know about Mountain Rescue
OS Champion, Emily Thompson, tells you everything you need to know about Mountain Rescue
Hill walking safety for beginners
OS Champion Phillipa Cherryson spends a day with the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team for some pointers on hill walking safety for beginners.