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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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11 of 11 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). 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.
The "Active" version is waterproofed and costs a few pounds more than the plain paper map but it is even bulkier. I prefer to use the paper map and stuff it in a map case or even a clear plakky bag. Horses for courses.
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.
The "Active" version is waterproofed and costs a few pounds more than the plain paper map but it is even bulkier. I prefer to use the paper map and stuff it in a map case or even a clear plakky bag. Horses for courses.
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
Top quality OS map as ever. Waterproofing works well and shows no sign of degrading after several trips. Good to write on wipe off.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really like this map. Obviously when you buy an OS map you know what you are going to get but the accuracy of the map and the level of detail still surprises me.
Equally and more particular to this product is the fact that it is laminated - not only is this going to be great when its actually being used but I think that it will mean the map will last longer (specifically it wont tear/rip along the folds).
Great map.
Equally and more particular to this product is the fact that it is laminated - not only is this going to be great when its actually being used but I think that it will mean the map will last longer (specifically it wont tear/rip along the folds).
Great map.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A must for walkers in Snowdonia!
Thought the activity maps were a bit gimmicky until I bought this one; wouldn't buy a standard map again now. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Chris8035
1;25000 OS map - used but as new
Having been asked by Amazon to review this item, to refuse might seem like disapproval. I imagine that most buyers making an OS Map purchase know exactly what they want before... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stan
Clear up to date and very detailed, but too big
Yes it does the job insofar as it provides all the detailed info you need. But it,s a very big map and using it in the field is a little frustrating as opened up it is so large as... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Amoyboy
Essential bit of kit for climbing Snowdon and surroundings
Essential piece of kit showing routes and surrounding areas of Mt Snowdon. Very Clear and easy to follow. A piece of kit that without a doubt is essential to climbing/walking.
Published 6 months ago by burgess118
Snowdonia O/S map
Thanks..just what I needed for a very wet but exhilarating hike in snowdonia to celebrate my birthday. Many Thanks indeed
Published 7 months ago by Paul Jackson
Good old O/S!
What to say?!
Usual top quality cartography from O/S. I think a very fair price as well. Looking forward to tramping the N.Wales hills!
Usual top quality cartography from O/S. I think a very fair price as well. Looking forward to tramping the N.Wales hills!
Published 7 months ago by Tom Munden
Snowdonia map
Excellent delivery time as was going away that week so brilliant service. Worked well and great condition. Served a great purpose and was well used.
Published 8 months ago by JayPen
Useful tool for hill walking
This map as with all OS Maps has all the information you need when going walking/trekking. Some of the illustrations are a bit small to read at times (especially if your eye sight... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Marie H. Fowler
Excellent Map
Excellent OS map as expected covering a massive area, double sided with tons of detail. Brought originally to use to walk Snowdon (though not needed as paths are obvious), liked... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Gingernator
All these maps should be water proof
OS is good map for detail but when it rains on most hikes all os maps should be water proof.
Published 22 months ago by Experimentalist
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