Last weekend I was inspired to visit a local-to-me Nature Reserve thanks to a gift that arrived in the post from Marvellous Maps. The Great British Wildlife and Environment Map is the latest in a series of maps designed to … Continued
Have you seen this new scratch map by Maps International? This A3 map of the UK features scenic areas such as National Parks and AONBS, and is a very beautiful and welcome addition to our home office wall. The Great … Continued
I wonder how many of you own a spiral bound road atlas these days – maybe I would be pleasantly surprised. But even if you do own one, how often do you actually flick through the pages working out the … Continued
I love finding “half way points” to meet friends for a hike and a catch-up, it’s an excellent way to spend a Saturday and probably the best way, in my opinion, to explore and area and have a natter. Just … Continued
Twisty Ride is a phone case holder for your motorcycle and other open vehicles, allowing you to mount your phone on your handlebars in order to use it as a satnav and have it in easy reach when you are … Continued
Ever need inspiration for a road trip, day out, or even a whole holiday? These three maps from Marvellous Maps will have you covered for the whole of the coming year and probably the rest of your life – literally … Continued
A few weeks ago I shared on here a bit of a spendy list of things I’d buy tomorrow if I had the money (and time to use them). One of the less expensive things that made it onto that … Continued
Well it’s December, the Christmas adverts are on the telly box, the town Christmas lights are on, the shops are playing non-stop Christmas music, and we’re being warned of “last order for pre-Christmas delivery” dates. So can you really blame … Continued
In the outdoors loving world, there are a number of topics that will raise eyebrows and maybe even a little heated discussion. Whenever you bring people with passion together there will always be different opinions and probably disagreements too. The … Continued
It’s National Map Reading Week, and as an Ordnance Survey GetOutside Champion this year I naturally wanted to get involved. I might not be a navigation expert like some of my fellow Champions (meet us all here), but, like lots … Continued