Christmas Map Names Quiz

As it’s Christmas, why not have a go at our Christmas Map Names Quiz! There are 12 questions, all featuring a Christmas related area of mapping. How many can you get right? Christmas Map Names Quiz Created by A-Z Maps on Dec 22, 2015 Your item will be… Read More

National Jigsaw Day 2017

It’s National Jigsaw Day again so we’ve put together a quick online jigsaw puzzle for you to have a go at. It’s just for fun, but can you beat our time of 58 seconds? For those of you that found it too easy, take a look at our more… Read More

World Teachers’ Day – Win a map

It’s World Teachers’ Day on 5th October and to mark the huge contributions that teachers make to education and children’s development, we’re giving you the chance to win a map for the school of your choice. Win a map on World Teachers’ Day You can win one… Read More

Win a Norfolk Coast Path and Peddars Way Adventure Atlas

We have recently released an A-Z Adventure Atlas of the Norfolk Coast Path and Peddars Way. The A-Z Adventure Series of maps combines the best of OS and A-Z, creating the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders and anyone wishing to explore the great… Read More

Developing map reading skills when out walking

No one is born with map reading skills, it is something that is learnt and built-on with use. Of course, there is a big difference in the level of ability required when comparing a low-level walk in good weather along waymarked paths and high-level navigation across difficult terrain in poor… 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

10 things you need to see on the Kent section of the England Coast Path

If our previous blog, Footpaths, Beaches, White cliffs and Viking Ships – a day on the Kent coastline exploring the England Coast Path has inspired you to walk this section of the England Coast Path (and why wouldn’t it!), here are 10 of our favourite things you… Read More

Footpaths, Beaches, White cliffs and Viking Ships – a day on the Kent coastline exploring the England Coast Path

If you’ve ever had an ambition to do one of the country’s National Trails but really wanted to stand out from the crowd, the soon to be complete England Coast Path may be the one for you. When it’s opened in 2020 it will be… 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

Walking the England Coast Path

The England Coast Path is a new walking route that will follow the entire coast of England. It’s going to be the longest waymarked coast path in the world. It will be around 2,795 miles in length when it is complete. The England Coast Path is opening gradually… Read More