OS GetOutside Champions tell us why map reading is so important to them...

Map Reading

For our OS GetOutside Champions, carrying a map and compass is a fundamental part of any trip. It is a skill that has given them the platform to explore, by highlighting the journey ahead and providing a safety net in difficult situations. Find out why map reading is so important to them:

Map Reading

Share:

Who knew? - Women can read maps after all!

Blonde Two (Fi Darby) explains her own personal journey with map reading and finding a new confidence to navigate. Discover how you can too!

Advanced navigation: never be lost again

When you're walking, running or climbing at night or in poor visibility, things don't always go as planned. Here's how to find your location and never be lost again.

A beginners guide to understanding map scales

Have you ever got confused about what a map scale is, or wondered what is the difference between our Landranger and Explorer maps? Our quick guide to understanding map scales will help!
View all #GetOutside Guides