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How to Avoid Blisters When Hiking

September 20, 2024
6 min read

How to avoid blisters when hiking! Learn how to ensure you don’t get a blister on your next hike

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Jonathan Elder

September 12, 2024

Meet Jonathan, OS Staff member, tech nerd and mapping enthusiast

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Most Popular National Parks: Britain’s favourite routes

September 12, 2024
5 min read

Most popular National Parks in Britain! Using real Ordnance Survey Data we compile a list of Britain’s top route locations for outdoor adventures.

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Malham Circular – A Day in’t Dales with the Suunto Race S

September 10, 2024
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Malham Circular Walk – OS Champion Megan Rose has a day in the Yorkshire Dales testing out her brand new Suunto Race S GPS Watch

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Upcycling Old Maps – DIY BAG with FREE TEMPLATE!

September 9, 2024
4 min read

Upcycling Old Maps: Watch Lou Collins transform an old Ordnance Survey Map into a stylish personalised bag, ideal as a gift for a loved one

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Best Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Lovers

September 4, 2024
14 min read

Stuck on what to gift this Christmas? The Ordnance Survey team share their best Christmas gifts for outdoor lovers. So, whether they’re dog walker, wild swimmer or adventure seeker, there’s a present for everyone.

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Moel Eilio Route Guide with The Rambling Artist

September 3, 2024
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Moel Eilio, a small peak in the Carneddau mountain range of Eryri, Snowdonia. The route is bought to us by Sharon Whitely, The Rambling Artist

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Isle of Wight Coastal Walks: Our Top Picks in partnership with Wightlink

September 2, 2024
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Isle of Wight coastal walks. We share the route for the 70 mile coastal walk around the Isle of Wight and some great short Isle of Wight Walks

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Yr Wyddfa – Expert Route Guides

August 30, 2024
5 min read

Meet Kate Worthington, author of a fabulous new Eryri guidebook with 15 fantastic walks on and around Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)