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Hiking for Beginners – A Complete Guide

June 18, 2024
13 min read

Hiking for beginners, a complete guide to hiking safety, hiking fitness and the best UK Routes for beginners

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Mountain Safety in the Summer

June 17, 2024
10 min read

Mountain Safety: Ordnance Survey, Mountain Rescue England and Wales and the Met Office join forces to offer some great advice on summer safety in the mountains.

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Visiting Skye Responsibly

March 7, 2024
8 min read

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.

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Autumn Walking Guide

October 26, 2023
7 min read

As we get into autumn the clothing and equipment you need for walking and hiking changes too. Here’s a guide handy guide on autumn walking gear

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Wet weather gear guide

October 20, 2023
8 min read

Don’t get caught out by the rain, be prepared for your next walk with this wet weather gear guide.

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Summer gear guide for outdoor adventures

July 31, 2023
16 min read

IIn this summer gear guide, we ask the Ordnance Survey team about their best outdoor product for this summer and how it helps them enjoy their time outside.

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OS Pathfinder Guides

10 Outstanding Circular Walks

May 26, 2023
8 min read

Discover Britain’s 10 best circular walks for a great day out. Featured in the OS Pathfinder Guides, each walk provides key information such as where to park, where to eat and what to see on route.

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What is a Trig Pillar or Trig Point ?

April 18, 2023
3 min read

The trig pillar was first used in the retriangulation of Great Britain on 18 April 1936. With over 6500 built, they were vital in map making. Here’s everything you need to know about trig pillars including 10 great trig point walks.

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Walking Guidebooks – Which Guide is Best for Me?

April 13, 2023
7 min read

The OS Pathfinder Guides and OS Short Walks Made Easy series capture some of the best walking routes across Great Britain. Take a look at these two guidebooks in more detail to decide which is best for you.