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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking, horse riding and off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels, pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way, permissive paths and bridleways.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The most detailed map for walkers. It's large and awkward to fold neatly on required area but can't see a way round this problem for such a large scale map.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The OS Explorer series works at 1:25000 which is 4cm to the kilometer or 2.5 inch to the mile. That's as tight a scale as you'll get from the OS (their Landranger series are less fine at 2cm to the kilometer) and it's easily enough for casual rambling or more serious hiking. To give you an idea of the scale, it takes four of these Explorer maps to cover the English Lake District (OL4, 5, 6 and 7 - for my holiday there this year I'll be taking three maps) or two (OL26 and 27) for the N York Moors. I would suggest that if you're driving or cycling on good roads and paths you may be better off with the more manageable Landrangers.
These maps are printed both sides, and they also fold out pretty big, so if your route takes you over the page, maneouvring these beasts can be a little cumbersome. Note also that the key is only printed on one side, across a boundary and that can cause some difficulties. So, some serious map folding is needed - when I was in the Territorial Army, we even had a lesson on the subject.
You could do well to buy a map case to keep it dry. Alternatively, you can buy a waterproofed edition of the map - the "Active" version - which costs a few pounds more but is even bulkier. A map case, however, is also a handy place to store choccy bars so that they don't melt in your pockets.
If you're sticking to roads, paths or decent tracks, or are going to be within sight of plenty of obvious landmarks, you can operate without a compass. If your walk is a little more adventurous, you'd be wise to carry one with you, but bear in mind that effective compass usage doesn't come without a little training and practise.
Final tip: before you leave the car park, "orient the map". In other words, make sure you know where you are on the map and where you're going. Line up your route on the map with the route on the ground and be aware that this might require you to hold the map upside down or on it's side. Try and maintain a reference between the map and reality as you go, matching landmarks on the ground with those on the map, and you'll never get lost.
Away from the practical aspects, I love OS maps and I can spend hours poring over them. It's almost as good as actually going to the places they depict.
These maps are printed both sides, and they also fold out pretty big, so if your route takes you over the page, maneouvring these beasts can be a little cumbersome. Note also that the key is only printed on one side, across a boundary and that can cause some difficulties. So, some serious map folding is needed - when I was in the Territorial Army, we even had a lesson on the subject.
You could do well to buy a map case to keep it dry. Alternatively, you can buy a waterproofed edition of the map - the "Active" version - which costs a few pounds more but is even bulkier. A map case, however, is also a handy place to store choccy bars so that they don't melt in your pockets.
If you're sticking to roads, paths or decent tracks, or are going to be within sight of plenty of obvious landmarks, you can operate without a compass. If your walk is a little more adventurous, you'd be wise to carry one with you, but bear in mind that effective compass usage doesn't come without a little training and practise.
Final tip: before you leave the car park, "orient the map". In other words, make sure you know where you are on the map and where you're going. Line up your route on the map with the route on the ground and be aware that this might require you to hold the map upside down or on it's side. Try and maintain a reference between the map and reality as you go, matching landmarks on the ground with those on the map, and you'll never get lost.
Away from the practical aspects, I love OS maps and I can spend hours poring over them. It's almost as good as actually going to the places they depict.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the most detailed map of the area for outdoor activities, perfect for hiking etc. We're walking the coastpath between Ravenscar and Whitby this summer and this map covers the area in the usual detail.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
must have item
as a comparative stranger to the NY Moors this OS is essential to getting most out of any visit. Only regret that I didn't buy the accompanying NY Moor explorer map as well
Published 7 months ago by thresher
great map
A great value map which covers the entire area i needed. Easy to understand although a bit cumbersome to use if windy.
Published 9 months ago by J.K
Don't forget your tat if you're visiting Ilkley Moor...
The OS Explorer series works at 1:25000 which is 4cm to the kilometer or 2.5 inch to the mile. That's as tight a scale as you'll get from the OS (their Landranger series are less... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Crookedmouth
Five star map!
Great map. Covers the exact area I wanted it to cover and shows just enough detail
Published 19 months ago by P. B. Walsh
One for the collection
This is an excellent map with very clean print and was most useful to refer to on our visit recently to Scarborough & Bridlington. Read more
Published 22 months ago by DAVE REYNOLDS
Having got 26 I needed 27 to go with it
It is only a detailed OS map covering the Eastern area of the North Yorkshire Moors but needed. Will no doubt get as much use as 26 for visits as well as Family History.
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. Audrey Williams
OS Maps make walking a pleasure
The Explorer 1:25,000 series cover the best walking country in the British Isles. They are a delight to use and, in good weather, superior to a GPS in the level of local... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Trevor Hawkes
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