Why Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps are the Map of Choice for Hikers, Walkers and Climbers

Sept. 30, 2011 - PRLog -- Explorer Ordnance Survey Maps are the most detailed OS maps available. They detail inclines, declines, roads, paths, landmarks and smaller, more subtle (but very important) markings such as fences, viewpoints and small boundaries. The 1:25,000 scale seems like it was made with walkers, hikers and climbers in mind. The OS Explorer map has become the standard used by these outdoor adventurists due to the meticulous level of detail featured by the Explorer Map.

It is because of this unparalleled level of detail that hikers and walkers prefer Ordnance Survey Explorer maps over their OS Landranger counterparts. The OS Landranger map is more of an all purpose map. It shows a 40×40 km area at a scale of 1:50,0000. OS Landranger maps are better suited for off-road cyclists who look to plan a route and travel considerably further than a hiker or walker.

The OS Explorer map series is the most popular type of paper map on the market today and with good reason. Even though GPS units and smartphones with GPS abilities are gaining in popularity, the OS Explorer Map is showing no signs of slowing down in sales. Ordnance Survey have reported that an OS Map is sold once every 7 seconds. It is also interesting to note that OS Maps are classed as books, making them the second top-selling book in the UK - second only to the Bible. Of course, GPS devices are not always the most reliable pieces of equipment, they could get dropped and broken, water damaged or run out of battery – it is highly recommended to all those that you take a OS Explorer map with you for all your trips outdoors.

OS Explorer maps are a must-have in any adventurist's rucksack. You can browse and the full range of OS Explorer Maps here at specialist outdoor stockists of OS Maps, Above and Beyond: http://www.aboveandbeyond.co.uk/static.aspx?page=os-explo...

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Above & Beyond are the outdoors navigation experts. Not only are we official Ordnance Survey Mapping and Data Centre agents, Above & Beyond is one of the UK's largest specialists in GPS units for walkers, cyclists, geocaching and orienteering.