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Jun 28, 2022 · This simple map reading guide explains every map symbol on an OS Explorer map (1: 25 000 scale), most popular for walking and cycling. Learn what each map symbol represents on the ground and how you can find points of interest, access land and public rights of way to make the most of your time outside.

Feb 14, 2025 · These simple beginner’s guides will teach you the basics of map reading so you can learn how to read a map. Includes a selection of short videos to help you brush up on your map reading skills. An OS Map can help you discover new …

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Jan 17, 2024 · We’ve created a series of short ‘how to’ videos to help you get started or make the most of OS Maps. Packed full of great planning features and extensive mapping across Great Britain, OS Maps is the only app you’ll need for your next adventure. Enjoy your guide to …

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Discover millions of routes to walk, run & cycle; or plot your own with Ordnance Survey mapping and route planner tools on web and app. Try it for free.

Get inspired & explore the outdoors with unlimited maps across multiple devices. Find & create routes for walking, hiking, running, cycling & more. Try it for free.

To find out how close your drawings are to actual Ordnance Survey symbols you can look at the key on an Ordnance Survey map. Maps will usually have a key or a legend. This is a section that will explain what each and every symbol on the map represents.