Ordnance Survey's iconic leisure maps are available on paper, mobile, and desktop to make the outdoors enjoyable, accessible, and safe. Their range includes the highly detailed Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps, perfect for walkers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to discover every footpath and bridleway. Use OS maps alongside your compass for precise navigation, whether you’re exploring remote hills or planning urban adventures.
Ordnance Survey UK also offers digital mapping solutions, GPS devices, and innovative navigation features like 3D mapping and augmented reality guides. Unfold your next adventure with Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps and OS maps, and experience the best of the British countryside with confidence.
The Ordnance Survey (OS) is Great Britain’s national mapping agency, responsible for creating and maintaining detailed maps of urban and rural landscapes. It provides accurate geospatial data, used by governments, businesses, and individuals for navigation, planning, and geographic analysis.
Yes, OS maps such as the 1:25,000 Explorer series clearly show public footpaths, bridleways, and other rights of way. These maps are ideal for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
A map with a scale of 1:25,000 means that every 1 centimetre on the map represents 25,000 centimetres (or 250 metres) in real life. This scale is commonly used for detailed maps like the Ordnance Survey Explorer series, which are ideal for walking, cycling, and other outdoor activities due to their high level of detail.
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