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OS Wallpaper: April 2021

For most of the country, spring has sprung, and if you are exploring many parts of the country you'll find lambs playing in newly lush fields. This photo by Lewis Clarke was taken in April 2014.

OS Wallpaper: March 2021

It's the first day of meteorological spring (you have to wait until 20 March for astronomical spring). This picture by Norma Sartoretto of Crummock Water in the Lake District shows green shoots on the lowest areas, while the cooler hills are still held fast by winter.

OS Wallpaper: February 2021

We asked on Social Media for your best winter snow images and the response was amazing! This photo by Jermaine Reid captures a dramatic sunrise over Parkhouse Hill and Chrome Hill in the Peak District

OS Wallpaper: January 2021

The light fails on a tranquil winter’s evening over the River Test near Mottisfont in this photo submitted by Ordnance Survey's own Tim Newman, taken just a couple of weeks ago.

OS Wallpaper: 2020 roundup

Pick your favourite free wallpaper download from the last 12 months.

OS Wallpaper: December 2020

Low light and frost-covered landscape combine to give Lichfield Cathedral an ethereal quality in this photo submitted by Tim Wayne all the way back in 2015.

OS Wallpaper: November 2020

Changing colours and low sun in November can combine to give dramatic image effects. This photo by Andy Stephenson uses a low angle to highlight the amazing shade of the fallen leaves

OS Wallpaper: October 2020

It's harder to get outside as days get shorter and colder, but GetOutside Champion Tom Wake still managed to catch this Barn Own while out for a run.

OS Wallpaper: September 2020

Early autumn is a great time for exploring on foot, especially places like the Lake District. With cooler days and autumnal colours starting to appear, what will you find?

OS Wallpaper: August 2020

We used one of Adrians Mannings' earlier Isle of Skye photos a couple of months ago, but this glorious summer shot was too good to pass up. Slat Bheinn, An Stac, Bla Bheinn, Clach Glas and Sgurr Nan Each from Torrin, Isle of Skye.