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Beginners guide to using a compass
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.
Free Map Reading Guides
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.
Map reading skills – beginner’s guides
These simple beginner’s guides will teach you the basics of map reading so you can learn how to read a map. Includes a selection of short videos to help you brush up on your map reading skills.
Map of UK National Parks
Ordnance Survey is the best place to find a map of UK National Parks – in this post we share artistic 3D Relief Maps of National Parks
Fun Outdoor Kids Activities: Route Planning & Navigation Challenge
Set your kids a fun navigation challenge with their own personalised Ordnance Survey Map! Get kids outdoors and having fun learning about their environment in this fun kids outdoor activity idea.
Map Puzzles for Adults & Children with Free Download
Download your free Map Puzzle samples and test yourself and your family on your map reading skills!
National Map Reading Week Quiz
Test your skills with this map reading and outdoor activity quiz, as part of National Map Reading Week
OS Maps: How-to video guides
We’ve created a series of short ‘how to’ videos to help you get started or make the most of OS Maps. Packed full of great planning features and extensive mapping across Great Britain, OS Maps is the only app you’ll need for your next adventure. Enjoy your guide to the great outdoors!
Top tips to get children using paper maps
Find top tips on how to teach children to map read and make it fun with ‘Get Out With The Kids’.