10 brilliant ways to make the most of the May bank holiday weekend

The May bank holiday weekend is just around the corner (Saturday 28th – Monday 30th May) and the choice of family activities to keep the kids entertained has never been greater. Plan your time off with A-Z’s round-up of some of the best family friendly outdoor events, walks and days out… Read More

20 things you didn’t know about Glyndŵr’s Way

Glyndŵr’s Way, in Powys is one of the lesser known 15 National Trails of England and Wales. However, you should not underestimate the beautiful and varied scenery of this trail. The Glyndŵr’s Way National Trail offers a variety of options for visitors and locals alike. Experienced walkers may want to… Read More

A-Z Adventure walking maps

You might not know about them just yet, but our walking maps, the Adventure series, make the perfect companion for a day out in the hills Anything that makes getting out into our spectacularly varied landscape easier is a good thing in our eyes, and our Adventure walking map… Read More

A-Z Maps chosen as Official Mapping Partner for National Trails

We are delighted to have been chosen as the official mapping partner by Walk Unlimited to produce maps for the National Trails of England and Wales. There are 16 long distance paths that have been designated as official National Trails across England and Wales. A number of official… Read More

About the Adventure Atlas Series

The A-Z Adventure Atlases provide accurate and detailed OS Explorer mapping in a slim book format. Walkers and other off-road adventurers can now carry their Ordnance Survey (OS) mapping in a convenient single indexed book, rather than as a large sheet map. In this week’s blog, we explore this new… Read More

Agglestone Rock and Studland walk

This stunning walk to Agglestone Rock is a relatively easy 11 km (7 mile) circular route which can be enjoyed throughout the year. There are glorious views of Poole Harbour and Studland Bay as you walk across heathland and back via the sandy Studland beach. The small village of Studland… Read More

An adventure on the Norfolk Coast

We would love to introduce you to Gin, owner and founder of MarGins Walking and Glamping Holidays. As Gin had recently set up this business, she wanted to provide her guests with a fantastic information pack which included a detailed, easy to read Norfolk Coast Path map. Read More

An Exmoor walk with A-Z Adventure Atlas

If I introduce myself quite simply by explaining that in my sizeable shoe collection the majority of them have at least four inch heels, and the last time I voluntarily walked any great distance was circa 1990, you may begin to understand quite how appealing the thought… Read More

Cotswold Way – Bath to Chipping Campden

The Cotswold Way National Trail starts in the world-famous city of Bath and meanders through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, eventually arriving in the handsome market town of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. The 102 mile route heads north and then north east from Bath, tracking the scarp slope of the… Read More

Family Pantomimes this Christmas – and how to find them!

Stuck with choosing where to go for a family pantomime this Christmas? Generally most popular in the United Kingdom, the pantomime was partially developed back in the 16th century from the Italian ‘Commedia dell’arte’, and has continued to grow and evolve from then onwards into the much loved event it is now. Read More

Four great walks along the South West Coast Path

Few places in the UK can compete with the South West Coast path for breathtaking scenery. This world-renowned 630-mile coastal trail with stunning views, takes in rich wildlife habitats, geological preserves, national heritage attractions, pretty towns and villages, guaranteeing you a memorable experience. Whether you are looking for a pleasant… Read More

Guess the National Park Competition

It’s competition time! We’re giving you a chance to win an Adventure Atlas. A-Z Adventure Atlases have the accuracy and quality of OS Explorer mapping and are indexed within a single book, making them the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders and anyone wishing to explore this… Read More

Holiday with the brand new 2015 GB Road Atlas!

Find your way this summer with the brand new 2015 GB Road Atlas! It’s coming up to that time of year again where holidays are on people’s minds – however with the whisper of good weather coming our way to… Read More

Malham Cove Circular Walk

Try this magical Malham Cove circular walk If you ever find yourself in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with a couple of hours to spare, make sure you take the time to squeeze in this little gem, a Malham Cove circular walk. At only 4 ½ miles (7… Read More

Mountain Biking in the Brecon Beacons

The Brecon Beacons provide some of the wildest scenery in southern Britain. Despite sitting just above the South Wales Valleys, the windswept moorlands and lush valleys feel impressively remote. But it takes more than just mountains to make for great mountain biking. The Brecon Beacons National Park has plenty of… Read More

National Map Reading Week – Frank’s South Downs Way Adventure…

It’s National Map Reading Week! Ordnance Survey have been publishing some amazing, informative guides to help refresh the populations map reading skills this week. My previous blog explained about my non-existent experiences with paper maps and development of my own map reading skills. So, I now had to demonstrate… Read More

National Parks Week 2017

There are a total of 15 national parks dotted across Great Britain. 10 in England, 2 in Scotland and 3 in Wales. All of which boast stunning and diverse scenic splendour. These immensely beautiful areas conserve the wildlife and cultural heritage of a region and being the so-called… Read More

National Parks Week 2018 – win 7 national parks maps

National Parks Week 2018 takes place from 23rd to 29th July 2018 There are numerous special events scheduled for National Parks Week 2018. We’re celebrating with a competition to win some of our Adventure series maps—read on to find out how to enter. With 15 National Parks spread all across… Read More