Pledge to #GetOutside with OS
Are you one of the growing number of Brits that has become walk-shy? We want your pledges to get off the sofa, ditch your car and be more active for our #GetOutside campaign. Our survey says… New...
View Article#GetOutside with geocaching and find our surveyors
Try out our geocaching challenge this summer and see how many of our surveyors you can find roaming Britain with their travel bugs. There are 47 OS #GetOutside travel bugs being carried around by our...
View ArticleWhich part of Britain wants to #GetOutside the most?
We launched the #GetOutside campaign last week, aiming to get more people off their sofas and enjoying the great outdoors. It was supported by a survey which said a growing number of Brits have become...
View ArticleFirst #GetOutside pledge prizes sent out
We’ve had some fantastic #GetOutside pledges rolling in over the last week, covering everything from skydiving to jumping in puddles. We’ve been thrilled that you’re all so keen to #GetOutside and...
View Article#GetOutside in the summer holidays
If you’re already stuck for idea over the summer holidays – then think about making a family pledge for our #GetOutside campaign. We’re seeing lots of pledges coming in for people keen to get their...
View ArticleNew map reading videos with Steve Backshall
Navigating your way around is an essential skill for any explorer or outdoor enthusiast and being able to confidently use a map is a vital skill which everyone should have before setting off on an...
View ArticleBecome a #GetOutside champion with OS
Do you have what it takes to become a #GetOutside champion? Along with wildlife presenter Steve Backshall, endurance adventurer Sean Conway and Everest climber Bonita Norris, can you inspire others to...
View ArticleJoin the #TrigPillar80 challenge this weekend
In case you missed it, we’ve been celebrating #TrigPillar80 this week, marking 80 years since the lovely trig pillar was first used to help us map out Britain. Although we no longer need the trig...
View ArticleHelp to #GetOutside this summer
Whether you’re planning some gentle rambles with the family, dipping your toe into the world of navigation for the first time, or looking for a serious #GetOutside challenge, chances are that OS can...
View ArticleSeven tips to #GetOutside safely this summer
We often talk about safety tips to help you #GetOutside in the winter, but there are some equally important things to think about for summer safety in the great outdoors. More of us are inspired to...
View ArticleSafety first on #GetOutside adventures
If you’re a regular blog reader, it will be no surprise to hear us talking about safety. We launched National Map Reading Week last year and talk about safety tips every single year. So you can imagine...
View ArticleOS Maps feature in ITV’s Britain’s Favourite Walks next week
Tune into ITV at 7.30pm on Tuesday 30 January to see the nation’s favourite 100 walks revealed across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland*. Alongside National Trust and The Ramblers, we...
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