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Ordnance Survey Maps - Which map do you need
| Walking or Climbing | |
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Explorer Maps are at a scale of 1:25,000 are highly detailed and easy-to-use, which make the walk or climb chosen a more enjoyable experience.
The Explorer has replaced the old Pathfinders and Outdoor Leisure maps. Mapkiosk stocks the entire range of Explorer that covers the entire Great Britain.
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| Camping or Caravaning |
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| Landranger maps at 1:50,000 scale show all camping and caravan sites, plus other useful information, a must for anyone camping or caravaning.
If you want to find the local footpaths and bridle way we recommend the Explorer maps - see above |
| Cycling |
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| The Explorer maps at 1:25,000 scale are the best maps to use for Mountain Biking to find the best bridle ways. Geographical based sheets make these ideal companions for any cyclist going off-road. The Landranger map series at 1:50,000 scale will show the national and regional cycle routes throughout Great Britain and are good for finding the best quiet roads
For long distance cycle touring the road maps at 1:250,000 may be best for the overview and Landrangers for the detail, depending on your requirements. |
| Motoring |
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| The Travel series Road Maps maps at 1:250,000 scale are the best maps to use for all motoring purposes, they give distances between towns and are ideal for planning routes. |
| Touring |
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| Landranger maps at 1:50,000 show selected places of interest, picnic areas and viewpoints, invaluable to any tourist.
Tourist maps at various scales most at 1:100,000 again show selected places of interest. |
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