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Jenn Phillips

December 12, 2024

Meet OS Champions Mike & Jenn who run a walking group based in Kent

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Get to the Gym v Get Outside

December 10, 2024
2 min read

Why you should bin the gym and get outside instead if you want to boost your mental and physical wellbeing this winter

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No Excuses: Practical TIPS for Exercising in Winter

December 3, 2024
7 min read

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

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Best Running Routes in Hampshire to Train for the ABP Southampton Marathon

December 2, 2024
5 min read

The best running routes in Hampshire, ideal for training for the ABP Southampton Marathon! Starting from a short park run through to a 16 mile run to really push you!

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OS Test The Best Lightweight Head Torch – Silva Smini & Smini Fly

October 30, 2024
24 min read

Our intrepid OS Champions review the NEW Smini Headtorch and Smini Fly Headtorch – take a look at their in depth reviews

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Horror Film Locations in the UK

October 23, 2024
8 min read

UK Horror Film Locations: With Halloween around the corner, why not explore some routes passing real-life locations from iconic horror films using Ordnance Survey’s OS Maps?

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Jonathan Elder

September 12, 2024

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

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

September 2, 2024
4 min read

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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May Cheung

May Cheung

July 12, 2024

Meet May Cheung, a nature lover from the South east of England who loves to explore and inspire others to get outside into nature