Personalised Map Gifts: A Thoughtful Gift for Walkers and Outdoor Lovers
Looking for a thoughtful gift that feels personal, meaningful and a little different? A personalised map is more than just a present. It’s a way to celebrate a place that matters. The best gifts aren’t always the most expensive. Often, they’re the ones that show you’ve thought about what matters to someone.
Whether it’s a favourite walking route, a childhood home, a proposal location, a first home together or a place packed with happy memories, a personalised Ordnance Survey map turns that meaningful location into a keepsake they’ll treasure for years.
Easy to create, affordable to post and completely unique to the recipient, it’s a thoughtful gift for walkers, outdoor lovers and anyone with a special connection to a place.
A Personalised Gift That’s Actually Personal
Many gifts are forgotten within weeks. A personalised map is different because it’s built around somewhere that matters to the recipient. Unlike decorative map prints, an Ordnance Survey map is built on Britain’s most trusted mapping. It’s the same detailed cartography used by walkers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts to explore the countryside. That means your gift is not only personal, but practical too.
Some people choose:
- The place they got engaged.
- Their favourite walking route.
- A childhood home.
- Their university town.
- A National Park they return to every year.
- The location of a memorable holiday.
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Affordable Personalised Map Gifts from £7.99
Prices start from just £7.99 for our small personalised maps and standard UK postage is free. You can even have it sent directly to the recipient. Our small personalised maps are one of the most affordable, thoughtful gifts you can give and they’re really easy to create.
Personalised map gifts are popular with walkers and outdoor lovers, but they’re also ideal for anyone with a strong connection to a particular place. That could be where they grew up, where they met their partner, where they spend family holidays or simply somewhere they love returning to again and again.
A Personalised OS Map can be:
- A nostalgic nod to a childhood home.
- A celebration of a new chapter, like a first house or a big move.
- A reminder of a favourite holiday, university town, or family tradition.
Maps tell stories. And when you give someone a map of their special place, you’re giving them a piece of their story to hold onto.
OS Custom Made Maps are:
- Personalised to your recipient – you choose the location that means something to them, an image and the text for the front cover.
- Emotionally meaningful – it could be where they grew up, got engaged, or love to walk, or simply centred on their home.
- A lasting keepsake – our customised maps are something they’ll treasure, use, or display for years.
- A thoughtful, affordable gift that can be posted direct
And because it’s made by Ordnance Survey, you’re gifting something backed by over 230 years of trusted mapping expertise. OS Maps is a British company and has been helping people explore and stay safe outdoors for generations, so your gift comes with a legacy of care, craftsmanship, and adventure.
How to Create a Personalised Map Gift
Here’s how easy it is to make your own OS Map:
- Head to OS Custom Made Maps (it’s a better experience on desktop)
- Choose the folded map option, small or large
- Zoom in on any UK location that’s meaningful to your recipient and choose the scale you like the look of best.
- Add a personalised image for the front cover (if in doubt add a pic of their favourite pet!)
- Add a personalised title.this appears on the front cover.
- Preview your map and place your order, have it delivered to you or your loved one.
That’s it! You’ve just created a unique, thoughtful gift that fits through a letterbox and is guaranteed to make them smile.
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- A map of your recipient’s hometown with a festive title.
- A favourite winter walk or holiday destination.
- The place you’ll be spending Christmas together.
- The place you’ve decided to meet up finally next year – no excuses if you all have a map!
A personalised Ordnance Survey map transforms that special location into a lasting keepsake. It’s a thoughtful gift for walkers, outdoor lovers and anyone who has a special place they’d love to remember.
