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Bearing up: unique event for Britain as three norths align
A unique triple alignment of one of the cardinal points of the compass will occur this week. Britain’s national mapping agency Ordnance Survey sa...
Wainwright's 'unofficial' Coast to Coast Walk to gain national-trail status
The Coast to Coast Walk devised 50 years ago by author Alfred Wainwright is to gain national-trail status.
Ordnance Survey team begins painting real-life contours on Britain's hills
Britain’s national mapping agency is taking to the hills in some of the country’s top walking destinations to create a new aid to help outdoor enthusiasts find their location.
Ordnance Survey boss Nick Giles appointed OBE in New Year Honours
Ordnance Survey boss Nick Giles has been recognised in the New Year Honours. Mr Giles, who is managing director of the leisure division of the nati...
Social media query prompts pair's gruelling straight-line walk across Cairngorms
An expert’s answer to a geographical social media query prompted what turned out to be a gruelling Highland expedition for a pair of adventurers.
Ordnance Survey reveals 70 per cent of young people rate their own map skills
Most young people are confident they can read maps, according to research commissioned by Ordnance Survey.
Yorkshire Three Peaks path on Ingleborough to close for repairs
A section of the Yorkshire Three Peaks route will be closed for up to six months while the steep path is repaired.
Ups and Downs – The Story of Handbook of the Scottish Hills
Eric Yeaman wrote what is considered to be a groundbreaking book listing almost 2,500 Scottish peaks 31 years ago - here hill sleuth Myrddyn Phillips reveals its background.
Free grough route mapping and planning service continues during Covid-19 crisis
We’re happy to announce we’re continuing our free online mapping and route planning service, launched in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Don't rely solely on What3words say rescuers sent to wrong side of lake
A Lake District team has warned people not to rely solely on the What3words app if they need to call help.
Mapping sleuth work uncovers Wales's unlikely 'last 2,000ft mountain'
Have a pair of hill sleuths unearthed details of Wales's unlikely 'last 2,000-footer'?...
Penrith rescue team called to far reaches of its area in three incidents
A Cumbrian rescue team was called out to the far reaches of its area over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Mapping data shows more people walking, for longer distances, this summer
Data collected by Britain’s national mapping agency showed people using its app were walking longer distances and in greater numbers over the summer.
New Ramblers Scotland map reveals miles of 'hidden' walkers' paths
Volunteers have discovered almost 450 previously unmapped paths as part of a Ramblers Scotland project.
Aim low: introducing The Huws, diminutive Welsh hills to pique your interest
Hillwalking isn't necessarily about slogging to the top of the highest peaks; there's plenty of interest in Wales's less lofty summits.
Kit Collective launches with a view to increase outdoors participants' diversity
A project that aims to increase the diversity of those taking part in outdoor activities has won the backing of major brands.
Online box office to open for new National Outdoor Expo to be staged in 2021
Organisers of a new outdoors show say they will open its box office on Thursday with a Facebook event.
We've made grough route free to help you plan your local walk during Covid-19 crisis
Grough is today launching a special, free Covid version of its online mapping and route planning system grough route.
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