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Beginners guide to using a compass

July 8, 2025
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Even with a GPS in your phone, it’s important to know how to use a compass just in case technology fails or visibility is poor. Here’s a step-by-step beginner’s guide to using a compass, so you can learn the basics of how to navigate with a map.

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Free Map Reading Guides

July 8, 2025
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Brush up on your map reading skills with these free guides from National Map Reading Week suitable for total beginners, expert navigators and even kids.

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City Cycling Guide Books for Families and Tourists

July 4, 2025
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Explore Edinburgh and London by bike with Richard Peace’s new OS Maps city cycling guide books, created in partnership with Sustrans. Discover safe, family-friendly routes!

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Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon): Routes to the top

July 2, 2025
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There are many routes to the top of Snowdon (in Welsh ‘Yr Wyddfa’) with some big paths that can get crowded and some lesser-trodden trails. Here’s all you need to know about the routes up Snowdon.

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What is Japanese Walking and is it better than 10,000 steps a day?

June 27, 2025
5 min read

Everything you need to know about Japanese Walking and why you should try it on your next walk.

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What is the Ordnance Survey?

June 27, 2025
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The Map Men are here with a beginner’s guide to the Ordnance Survey and why we all use it 42 times a day on average!

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UK 24 Hour Mountain Challenges – Distances & Ascents

June 25, 2025
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A list of the UK’s most iconic 24hr hiking challenges – how many have you conquered?

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Summer Nature Walk Bingo – Free Printable

June 20, 2025
2 min read

Challenge your kids to spot everything on our OS Nature Walk Bingo sheet. This is great for keeping younger kids interested in going a little further on your next walk.

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How to Build Outdoor Confidence: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Outside

June 12, 2025
3 min read

GROW YOUR HIKING CONFIDENCE! You don’t need to grow up hiking or arrive with all the gear and knowledge – follow our expert tips