OS Wallpaper

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.

OS Wallpaper: July 2020

Birchen Edge is a popular spot of the Peak District for walking and climbing on the gritstone hills. These three rocks are inscribed with the names of three of Nelson's ships: Victory, Defiance and Royal Soverin (demonstrating that while they were good sailors, they were not great at spelling).

OS Wallpaper: June 2020

With COVID-19 lockdowns slowly being reduced, we hopefully will be able to get back to the more remote parts of the country. This is An Stac, Blabheinn, Clach Glas and Sgurr Nan Each, near Torrin on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

OS Wallpaper: May 2020

We like an epic landscape as much as the next outdoor enthusiast, but with limited opportunities you have to look closer to home for outdoor activities. This simple photo by Ian Palmer was sent in a few days ago.