{"id":1334,"date":"2025-02-14T11:13:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T11:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/beginners-guides-map-reading\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T09:10:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:10:08","slug":"beginners-guides-map-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/beginners-guides-map-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"Map Reading Skills &#8211; Beginner Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_a6ce6b61106958b3ae2c3de64f34ec12\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/map-reading\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMap Reading\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/beginners-guides\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeginner&#8217;s guides\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMap Reading Skills &#8211; Beginner Guides\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy OS Team\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-02-14T11:13:18+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">February 14, 2025<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t1 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_guide2_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"map_reading_guide2_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_guide2_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_guide2_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_guide2_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1024x259.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_guide2_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-768x194.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_guide2_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1536x388.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/map_reading_guide2_hero.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1376x348.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_612656df0c09bf965901e028f9a4c62f\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learn-how-to-read-a-map\">Learn how to read a map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These simple beginner&#8217;s guides will teach you the basics of map reading so you can learn how to read a map. The guides include a selection of short videos to help you brush up on your map reading skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/maps\/paper-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS Map<\/a> can help you discover new places and make sure you safely find your way. It can be vital when exploring the outdoors, if you know how to read it that is. We&#8217;ve collected some of our top map skill resources for beginners all in one place. Too easy for you? Expand your knowledge with our <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/map-reading-skills-advanced-guides\/\">advanced map skill<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/map-reading-skills-advanced-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/map-reading-skills-advanced-guides\/\">guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These beginner guides are part of our free map reading resources for National Map Reading Week. If you&#8217;d like to teach children how to map read, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/map-reading-skills-for-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map reading skills for children<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_8ebc0e9839844646dc6cdb2dfda07680\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/maps\/\" class=\"Button Button--red \" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tBrowse our maps in the OS Shop\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n<div class=\"cms_ldvintage_headbanner\">\r\n\t<div>\r\n\t\t<h3>Get a FREE Collector's Edition Vintage Lake District Map when you spend over \u00a325<\/h3>\r\n\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/vintage-lake-district-tourist-map-1948\/\" class=\"Button Button--default\" id=\"ldvbanner\">Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div>\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lakedistrictreprofront.png\" alt=\"Short Walks with Dogs Guidebook collection\">\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner {\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-flow: row wrap;\r\n  border-radius: 24px;\r\n  overflow: hidden;\r\n  background: rgb(57,51,148);\r\n  background-position: center center;\r\n  background-size: cover;\r\n  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.30) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%), url(https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lakedistrict-specialbg.jpg);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  color: white;\r\n  padding: 0 0 10px 0;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div:first-child {\r\n  padding: 10px;\r\n  text-align: center;\r\n  display: flex;\r\n  flex-direction: column;\r\n  justify-content: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner h3 {\r\n  font-size: 3.5rem;\r\n  font-weight: bold;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div img {\r\n  width: 100%;\r\n  height: auto;\r\n  max-width: 200px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div > p {\r\n  font-size: initial;\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (min-width: 50em) {\r\n  .cms_ldvintage_headbanner {\r\n    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%), url(https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lakedistrict-specialbg.jpg);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div {\r\n    width: 50%;\r\n\tpadding: 20px;\r\n  }\r\n  .cms_ldvintage_headbanner > div:first-child {\r\n    font-size: 2em;\r\n    padding: 15px 30px;\r\n\ttext-align: left;\r\n  }\r\n  .cms_ldvintage_headbanner h3 {\r\n    font-size: 5rem;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-width-wide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/map-reading-leaflet-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Map reading guide leaflet image\" class=\"wp-image-4762\" style=\"width:293px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/map-reading-leaflet-thumb.jpg 582w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/map-reading-leaflet-thumb-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Map reading for beginners &#8211; Free download<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grab this downloadable Map Reading ebook by signing up for our informative newsletter below!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/OS_Maps_Symbols_guides_paths.jpg\" alt=\"image showing some map symbols for paths\" class=\"wp-image-4774\" style=\"width:316px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A beginner&#8217;s guide to OS Map Symbols<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to read an OS map and recognise symbols for footpaths, viewpoints, access land, ancient monuments and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/guides\/guide-to-os-map-symbols\/\"><strong>Read<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/beginners_guide_contour_lines_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4774\" style=\"width:289px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/beginners_guide_contour_lines_thumb.jpg 572w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/beginners_guide_contour_lines_thumb-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A beginner&#8217;s guide to understanding map contour lines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover how contour lines on maps are used to understand the terrain around you, including gradients of hills, valleys and steepness of climbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/guides\/understanding-map-contour-lines-for-beginners\/\"><strong>Read<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"\/\/r1.dotdigital-pages.com\/resources\/sharing\/embed.js?sharing=lp-embed&#038;domain=r1.dotdigital-pages.com&#038;id=2I1H-8OR%2Fgetoutside-sign-up-embed%22&#038;width=1000&#038;description=Sign%20up%20to%20the%20Ordnance%20Survey%20Newsletter%20and%20receive%2010%25%20off%20your%20first%20order%20and%20a%20free%20eBook\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-width-wide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/measuring_distance_on_a_map.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4771\" style=\"width:291px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/measuring_distance_on_a_map.jpg 572w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/measuring_distance_on_a_map-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A beginner&#8217;s guide to measuring distance on a map<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measuring distance is a key map reading tool to see how far you&#8217;ve travelled or how far your planned route takes you. Learn how to easily measure distance with our quick and simple guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/beginners-guide-to-measuring-distance-on-a-map\/\"><strong>Read<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/grid_references_guide_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4772\" style=\"width:292px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/grid_references_guide_thumb.jpg 572w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/grid_references_guide_thumb-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A beginner&#8217;s guide to grid references<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OS maps are covered in a series of blue grid lines that are used to pinpoint exact locations anywhere on a map. Learn what these are called and how to find a grid reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/beginners-guide-to-grid-references\/\"><strong>Read<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/guide_to_the_compass_thumb-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of a person using a compass with a map\" class=\"wp-image-4834\" style=\"width:292px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/guide_to_the_compass_thumb-1.jpg 572w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/guide_to_the_compass_thumb-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A beginner&#8217;s guide to using a compass<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigating using a map and a compass is a fantastic life skill and complements any GPS device. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on how to use compass bearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/beginners-guide-to-using-a-compass\/\"><strong>Read<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-width-wide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/understanding_map_scales_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4775\" style=\"width:291px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/understanding_map_scales_thumb.jpg 572w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/understanding_map_scales_thumb-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A beginner&#8217;s guide to understanding map scales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever wondered what a map scale is, or the difference between OS Landranger and Explorer maps? 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