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Up the Downs and Down the Ups on the Isle of Wight
This route was added to OS Maps last year by Country Walking magazine. With a free weekend, Jonathan and partner headed off on the ferry to give it a try.
Map reading for road trips
Long gone are the days when we plan our car and motorcycle journeys using large format map books. So, what’s the best modern-day option to plan that perfect road trip? We explore the best options.
Castles in the Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) boasts a rich diversity of beautiful medieval castles offering interesting days out.
A run with a twist – hunting posts in Hampstead Heath
Orienteering doesn’t require technical kit, is very affordable and there are events held most weekends in rural and urban areas, as well as free fixed courses in forests and parks across Britain.
A tale of three norths
When you first start to map read or work with a compass, the one element that always causes most confusion is that of North! We should all know that the top of the map is North – but which one?
Top tips for winter navigation
You might be able to rely on basic navigation skills and gadgets in summer but now winter is in full swing you need to ensure that you have the skills to still have a great day whatever the conditions.
Birks of Aberfeldy and Rob Roy Way
Discover the beautiful gorge at the Birks of Aberfeldy immortalised in the poem by Burns. This 21km circular walk includes parts of the Rob Roy Way.
How to get into climbing
Climbing can be safe, suitable for lots of levels of fitness and ability and – the best bit – seriously addictive and tremendous fun. Keen climber, Sian Lewis, explains the different types of climbing and how you can get started.