Planning a Route

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How To Find Dog Friendly Hikes in the UK

May 12, 2026
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How to find the perfect dog walk. All dogs are different - use OS Maps filters and features to pick the right routes for you and your dog.

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Bikepacking Tips – Route planning

December 23, 2025
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Explore essential bikepacking tips for stress-free route planning. Have the best cycling adventure with expert advice from Emma Karslake

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Fun Outdoor Kids Activities: Route Planning & Navigation Challenge

November 13, 2024
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Set your kids a fun navigation challenge with their own personalised Ordnance Survey Map! Get kids outdoors and having fun learning about their environment in this fun kids outdoor activity idea.

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Planning a Walking Route in 5 Easy Steps

September 30, 2024
12 min read

The best walking route planner and guide to planning your own walking route Jonathan from the OS Team outlines how you can get started and find new walking routes with the help of a walking route planner.

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Planning a long distance walk

November 3, 2022
7 min read

There’s nothing more exciting than heading out the door on an adventure, especially walking a long-distance path. Here's everything you need to know to walk one of Britain's National or Regional trails or, plan your own multi-day route.