Offer on OS Maps
Thought this might be useful for walkers etc.
We called into Millets today and they had an Easter promotion of 40% off all OS maps, they will also give CAMC members 15% discount on top. This reduces the maps to only £4.59 each, which we thought was a Bargain., bought a couple we needed.
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Wherenext, sorry I didn't notice when the offer ends, but they are available online with an extra discount too.
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Wish we had one in town. I think our nearest is Kendal and I'd save very little if I had to drive there to get any that we might need. I use Dash4it as they are the cheapest I can find on line and delivery is very prompt. They too are offering 40% off at the moment, and Free Postage.
Edit I've just looked on line and the nearest is Blackpool!! So it would appear that the Kendal shop is now closed, They are offering some OS maps at £4:32 but there is a postage of £2:99 to be added, so no saving there.
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I'm sure people know but you access a variety of OS maps (including Land ranger and explorer) online with a variety of prices, best of all is £19.99 per year.
You can then see the maps not only on your computers but all your mobile devices. Plot routes and save them and you can also see them on your mobile and print them out..
We used them extensively on our walks in the lake and they were very accurate in finding our position.
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Online, you can access for free any bits of OS maps you might need via a menu option on Bing.
Whilst I have an ageing vast collection of 25,000th scale "Explorer" OS maps, these days when planning our travels this is how I get my bike ride and other info.
At a click you can select aerial view and this works well in conjunction to the OS format, for seeing CLs etc. Then via a right click you can display and pick off a copy of the associated cooordinates to use in Google maps to then get a "street view" of accesses etc.
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A friend of mine is in the local Mountain Rescue Team. They despair at the number of walkers in particular that don't have OS maps of the area where they are walking, hoping to just rely on their mobile devices. There are many places where signals are non-existent and numerous instances of batteries going flat resulting in people being well and truly lost. A map, and the knowledge of how to read one, is an essential piece of kit to carry with you even if you do set out initially using your mobile. Maps don't use batteries and they don't rely on signals from the ether.
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Agree completely.
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Quite agree that the knowledge to navigate with a map and compass in any circumstances before venturing onto the hills is essential. But - don’t knock modern technology. It’s possible to have all OS maps downloaded on to a mobile phone therefore not requiring a signal to read. These maps will also show exactly where you are - even in the dark or thick mist. Power packs are also available for mobile devices.
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+1.
I also like the goto and backtrack features.
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I agree Vanbirds, that whilst knowledge of the use of maps and a good compass and having them can be essential there is also these days now it is available a great advantage having modern technology.
Knowing where you are, even with a map and compass, when you can only see 50 feet into mist can otherwise present insurmountable challenges to the most proficient.
I use the free MAPS ME app using open source "Open street maps" that allows map tiles to be downloaded and stored on my two Android devices. Therefore no real time mobile signal is required or draining the device.
My application is going off cycling, frequently when travelling , off into a myriad of country lanes and tracks in areas here and in France I have no knowledge about, nor often possess current maps for unless I print a section off as detailed earlier.
These open source maps are kept very much up to date, more than a printed hard copy can be, even if you buy the latest for a trip, I have a house full of OS paper maps but they are not new.
I run MAPS ME both on a 7" tablet for navigation, but it is also on my mobile, which together with a 13,000mA power bank, and a compass are there as back ups in one of the panniers.
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agree with you, a few years coming off Scafell Pike off the corridor route headed for the famous stretcher box we couldn't see more than a few feet and lost the path but knew we were close. On the accent I had 'way pointed' the exact position of it and asked the GPS to take me there along the backtrack, it did with amazing precision. It felt good to see the box appearing out of the mist but not until about 10 feet away.
Best to have all with you, and a map can blow away!
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well possibly but in the 15+ years I have had one I've always obtained a GPS signal in the Lakes.
I always carry a map and compass too, but I can't ever remember them coming out of my rucksack.
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Slightly off topic but there is a useful app View Ranger that can be used by a logged in user across most pads, phones and PCs .
Tracks, routes and pois can be transferred between devices .
Downloads a range of good freebie maps, and O S at a cost.
Rgds
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Isn't that a similar situation in that case to a paper map? It will only show what is out there. You have to interpret it to understand where you are. Obviously with a GPS position you can easily locate your position on any map. I don't understand the point about GPS signals not being guaranteed. They are not reliant on mobile phone signals, just clear sight of the sky.
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Did you know you can get a personalised OS map printed? You can order one centred on your postcode (or as a present, on someone else's postcode or other special landmark) and then have it printed with your own 'Title' on the front. Order from the OS website! We've just had one bought as a birthday present with a very amusing title.
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