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Have a National Cheese Lovers Day Adventure!
National Cheese Lovers Day is on the 20th January 2025 – plan a fun cheese themed adventure with OS Maps! (any excuse to eat more cheese right?!)
The Most Peaceful Places to Get Fit Away from the Judgy Gym
Bin the Gym and get out into the beautiful UK Countryside! We share our top 10 peaceful places in the UK.
Most Popular National Parks: Britain’s favourite routes
Most popular National Parks in Britain! Using real Ordnance Survey Data we compile a list of Britain’s top route locations for outdoor adventures.
Britain’s weirdest local nicknames
Britain is treasure-trove of the weird, wonderful and occasionally rude place name, so we thought we’d pick out a few of our favourite of the weirdest local nicknames.
The North Highland Way
The North Highland Way will be a walking, horse riding and cycling route across the north of Scotland, connecting John O’Groats in the east to Durness in the west, a route of unimaginable beauty, wildlife, big skies and even bigger landscapes.
Visiting Skye Responsibly
The Isle of Skye is a magical place, home to a vibrant community and a diverse range of wildlife. But the ecosystems is vulnerable to disruption or damage, so here’s how visitors can visit Skye responsibly and follow the ‘leave no trace’ ethos.
Try these 14 Routes with your TCS London Marathon MyWay Adventure
Complete the TCS London Marathon wherever you wish with 14 virtual OS Maps routes to try.
Best Christmas walks
Christmas and New Year offer so many reasons to put on your walking boots and head out into the great outdoors. Whether it’s to breathe in the refreshing winter air or to walk off your Christmas dinner, there’s nothing like a festive stroll. To help you find one near you, here are some of our most popular.
The nation’s favourite places
We asked the nation to share their favourite place and what it means to them. Find the best outdoor places near you!