OS Champion

Elizabeth Asad

Meet Elizabeth Asad, a hiker with a passion for cold water swimming

Tell us a bit about yourself and how you like to get outside?

My favourite outdoor activities are cold water swimming. I love going for a hike and finding new places to dip. There is no feeling like it, I always have a flake with me to make a hot drink for afterwards.

What’s your favourite route or place to go and why?

Elizabeth Asad’s Favourite Hiking Place – Llanberis

My favourite place to explore is Llanberis, there are so many options from the quarries, mountains, lakes, castles not to mention the heritage.

Explore Llanberis with OS Maps

Want to find out more about how to start hiking?

Read our complete guide to Hiking for Beginners, everything you need to get started from essential equipment to fitness and safety advice – Hiking For Beginners

What’s your fave bit of kit available on the OS Shop?

I’ve recently purchased a sit mat from the os shop. Sometimes you want something more comfortable to sit on than a wet rock in the mountains.

EXPLORE THE

OS Shop

We are with you every step of the way. Shop our trusted walking and hiking kit so you can explore the outdoors with confidence.
Go to the shop

Go to the shop

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Liz (@elizabeth_northwales)

Find and follow Elizabeth Asad online:

Instagram: @elizabeth_northwales

All OS Champions

Read more

hiking

Hiking

hiking advice

hiking for beginners

Beginner’s guides

hiking gear

Hiking for Beginners – A Complete Guide

June 18, 2024

13 min read

Hiking for beginners, a complete guide to hiking safety, hiking fitness and the best UK Routes for beginners

Read more

Map Reading

Beginner’s guides

A beginners guide to understanding map contour lines

June 5, 2022

2 min read

Learn the use and meaning of contour lines on a map and understand how to use them to when you’re out and about or planning routes. Understanding contours will improve your map reading skills.

Read more

Walking

8 Epic Lake District walks you need to do

July 30, 2017

5 min read

It’s no secret that the Lake District is one of the most beautiful places in England with some epic walks to boot. Walker and cyclist Jamie Knop has listed eight of the most epic Lake District walks you need to tick off your bucket list.