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The Gaelic origins of place names in Britain
Find the original meanings of Gaelic place names in Scotland with this extensive list of terms, complete with pronunciation.
Map reading for road trips
Long gone are the days when we plan our car and motorcycle journeys using large format map books. So, what’s the best modern-day option to plan that perfect road trip? We explore the best options.
A tale of three norths
When you first start to map read or work with a compass, the one element that always causes most confusion is that of North! We should all know that the top of the map is North – but which one?
Why there are hundreds of bottoms in England and loads of pants in Wales…
Britain has a varied and colourful history, with lots of different influences over the years. Discover why some of the cheekiest place names exist with the experts from ST&G Marvellous Maps.
The History of Pub Names
History-lover and GetOutside Champion Mary-Ann Ochota explores some of the history behind Britain’s much loved pub names – and ways that you can tell what’s occurred in the years before.
A Beginner’s Guide to Orienteering
Start orienteering with John Warren of the Wimborne Orienteers. Test your navigation skills while you enjoy the outdoors.