Understanding the Difference: Women’s vs. Men’s Backpacks
What's the difference between men and women's backpacks? - we explore all the design difference and look at plus size backpacks too
Free Map Reading Guides
Brush up on your map reading skills with these free guides from National Map Reading Week suitable for total beginners, expert navigators and even kids.
Outdoors Knowledge Hub
Get outside more with a massive collection of activities guides, safety tips, map reading skills, gear guides and useful links
Richard Peace’s City Cycling Guide Books for Families and Tourists
Explore Edinburgh and London by bike with Richard Peace's new OS Maps city cycling guide books, created in partnership with Sustrans. Discover safe, family-friendly routes!
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon): Routes to the top
There are many routes to the top of Snowdon (in Welsh 'Yr Wyddfa') with some big paths that can get crowded and some lesser-trodden trails. Here's all you need to know about the routes up Snowdon.
Aber Falls – OS Wallpaper Download July 2025
The image features Aber Falls, a pair of stunning waterfalls, Rhaeadr Fawr and Rhaeadr Fach found in North Wales in the foothills of Carneddau mountain range
What is Japanese Walking and is it better than 10,000 steps a day?
Everything you need to know about Japanese Walking and why you should try it on your next walk.
What is the Ordnance Survey?
The Map Men are here with a beginner's guide to the Ordnance Survey and why we all use it 42 times a day on average!
UK 24 Hour Mountain Challenges – Distances & Ascents
A list of the UK's most iconic 24hr hiking challenges - how many have you conquered?
Summer Nature Walk Bingo – Free Printable
Challenge your kids to spot everything on our OS Nature Walk Bingo sheet. This is great for keeping younger kids interested in going a little further on your next walk.