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38 of the spookiest place names in the uk

October 31, 2019
1 min read

For Halloween, we’ve dug out 38 of the spookiest place names we can find across the UK… can you add any more?

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Top 5 accessible walks

October 1, 2019
3 min read

Debbie North, from Access The Outdoor Guide, uses a variety of off-road mobility wheelchairs to access the countryside and wants to inspire other less-mobile users to do the same through accessible wheel-friendly walks. Here are five of her favourites.

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5 classic scottish ridge walks

August 6, 2019
4 min read

The long days of summer are the perfect time to get outside and explore some of the finest ridge walks that Scotland has to offer. Here #GetOutside Champion Cat Webster picks her top five classic days out to savour in the sun.

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Top 3 crags in kent and sussex

August 5, 2019
5 min read

Are you passionate about rock climbing, or would like to try it for the first time but you live in London or the southeast? This blog post highlights 3 of the best spots in Kent and East Sussex where you can get outside and have a session on some real rock.​

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National cycle network added to os maps!

July 19, 2019
2 min read

We’re pleased to announce that we’re are teaming up with Sustrans to create a brand new free layer in the OS Maps app. That’s 16,575-miles of brand new traffic-free and quiet on road cycling and walking routes to explore!

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5 Howgill Fells Walks in the Yorkshire Dales

July 4, 2019
5 min read

Explore the Howgill Fells with #GetOutside Champion James Forrest

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Map reading for road trips

May 31, 2019
4 min read

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.

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The Brecon beacons

Castles in the Brecon Beacons

April 18, 2019
4 min read

The Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) boasts a rich diversity of beautiful medieval castles offering interesting days out.

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A range of mountains over the lake

A tale of three norths

March 27, 2019
3 min read

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?