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

10 best beaches you need to visit in Cornwall and Devon

Cornwall and Devon are home to some of the best beaches in the world. If you are heading down to the South West this summer, here are A-Z’s top 10 must visit beaches in Cornwall and Devon. Don’t forget your Devon, Cornwall &… Read More

A beautiful short walk on the Dorset section of the South West Coast Path

Steve from A-Z has recently been walking sections of the South West Coast Path. “What better way to spend a few free hours than to walk a short section of the beautiful South West Coast Path ( SWCP ). With the clouds lifting and the weather warm, we headed to… Read More

London Marathon 2017

Over 50,000 runners of all abilities have been accepted to take part in the world’s biggest marathon event! What is the London Marathon?  The London Marathon has been a spring staple since 1981, making 2017 race number 37. The London Marathon route stretches 26.2 miles from Greenwich to The Mall. Almost… Read More

Happy Easter from A-Z Maps!

The Easter weekend is only around the corner now so why not make the most of it with an outdoor adventure? It’s the perfect time to take advantage of the longer days and improving weather. We hope you all have a well-deserved break and manage to get outside and explore… Read More

New A-Z National Trail maps

A-Z Maps has been chosen as the official mapping partner 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, covering some of the most stunning parts of the country. The official National Trail maps… Read More

Valentine’s Day: 6 Romantic Walks

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we have compiled a list of some of the most romantic walks you can find located all across the UK. Why not do something a bit different with your other half this year and explore the great outdoors? Just because Valentine’s falls on… Read More