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Crystal Silver

Crystal Silver OS Champion with a passion for hiking, trail running and her beloved Scottish Highlands.

• Gear guides
• OS TEST THE BEST
• Running

Beacons Way Ultra with Suunto Race S

Suunto Race S Review – Tracy out this performance watch to the ultimate test on the Beacons Way Ultra

• Hiking

How to Avoid Blisters When Hiking

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

• Gear guides
• OS Curated Gift Guides

Gift Ideas for Hikers (that they’ll really love!)

Gift ideas for hikers that they will really love! We have handpicked perfect gifts for hikers to make your gifting decisions easy!

Jonathan Elder

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

• Places to go

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.

• Gear guides
• Hiking
• OS TEST THE BEST
• Walking

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

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

• Family activities
• Walking

Upcycling Old Maps – DIY BAG with FREE TEMPLATE!

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

• Gear guides

Best Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Lovers

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.