OS Explorer topographic maps of Great Britain on your iPhone, Android phone and Apple Watch

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Best outdoor maps for England, Scotland and Wales

Topographic maps made by Ordnance Survey are the best outdoor maps for Great Britain.

Great Britain is a country of diverse landscapes and natural beauty, offering visitors a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy throughout the year. From hiking and cycling to surfing and kayaking, there’s always something to do in Great Britain’s great outdoors.

Hiking is a popular activity in Great Britain, with numerous well-maintained trails that take visitors through some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. The Lake District, for example, is a popular hiking destination, offering stunning views of the rolling hills and crystal-clear lakes. Other popular hiking destinations include the Scottish Highlands and the Welsh mountains.

Cycling is also a popular activity in Great Britain, with numerous scenic cycle routes that take visitors through picturesque villages and stunning countryside. The Cotswold Way, for example, is a popular cycle route that takes visitors through the scenic villages and countryside of the Cotswolds.

In the summer, Great Britain’s stunning coastline offers plenty of opportunities for water sports such as surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The Cornish coast, for example, is a popular destination for surfing, with some of the best waves in the country. Other popular water sports destinations include the Scottish islands and the Welsh coast.

In the winter, Great Britain’s mountains offer plenty of opportunities for skiing and snowboarding, with several ski resorts in Scotland and England. The Cairngorms, for example, is Scotland’s largest ski resort, offering a range of slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.

Overall, Great Britain’s diverse landscapes, rich history, and well-developed infrastructure make it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether it’s hiking, cycling, surfing, or skiing, there’s always something to do in Great Britain’s great outdoors.

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Topographic map

A topographic map contains many details like height contours, small roads and land usage and is thus ideal for navigating outdoors.

Ordnance Survey

In the Topo GPS app you can purchase the best topographic maps of Great Britain, the OS Explorer 1:25.000 maps. Topo GPS is an official partner of Ordnance Survey.

Pricing

OS Explorer maps in Topo GPS costs £0.79 for 4 squares of 4 x 4 km which you can choose. Free lifetime updates are included. It is also possible to purchase a yearly subscription to whole Great Britain for £24.99.

Offline maps

You can make the topographic maps offline available. In this way you are sure that the maps you need are always accessible.

Clear legend

The topographic map has a clear legend with explanations of all symbols.

Topo GPS app

The Topo GPS app offers many additional useful features to the topographic map. Like navigating, loading, planning and following routes and adding points to the map. Topo GPS contains all functions of a regular GPS device.

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Google maps

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OpenStreetMap

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Topographic map

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Topo GPS

Turn your iPhone, Android phone or tablet into a full featured GPS device with offline available topographic maps.

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