OS Maps are created and provided by Ordnance Survey, the national mapping agency of Great Britain, and are incredibly popular thanks to their detail, accuracy, and up-to-date topographical mapping. The app is designed to help you find your way through the country with navigation technology you can trust. There’s something for everyone including street mapping, aerial imagery, and Britain’s most popular walking, hiking, running, and cycling routes. It offers the opportunity to download pre-made routes and create your own trails, in advance and on the go, so you can revisit old favourites or discover new places. As well as being able to plan your own custom routes, you can record and follow your position using GPS and access premium features to make your trip go even more seamless. The app is available to download for free from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store and can be accessed through a desktop device, mobile, tablet, or smart watch.
If you’re visiting Yorkshire, the OS Maps app can help you find your way around the impressive limestone cliffs, vast valleys, and extensive cave system of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, uncovering hidden gems along the way. The North York Moors offers heather-clad moorlands, ancient woodlands, and quaint fishing villages along the Yorkshire Coast, including the famous Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay. You’ll also find historical ruins, such as Rievaulx Abbey, and the North Yorkshire Moors Heritage Railway. The region also features two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): the Howardian Hills and the Nidderdale AONB, both of which are found within the national parks and are a must visit. The OS Map app features maps, routes, and images that have been curated by experts and is easy to use, designed with adventurers in mind. For further peace of mind, the OS Maps app sends out alerts if you go off path to ensure you stay on track and never get lost.
While the OS Maps App is available to download free of charge, you can opt to upgrade to a premium account which will give you exclusive features to a range of additional features. That’s not to say that the unpaid version isn’t enough. Absolutely free of charge, you get access to OS standard mapping, and you are able to plot, record, and follow your own routes in addition to the thousands of partner routes that are made available. Premium features include unlimited map printing on the web, access to all 607 OS Leisure maps, and topographic maps of the United States of America, New Zealand, and Australia so you can make the most of your international travels too. What’s more is you’ll be able to download offline routes and maps to access from anywhere, anytime and enjoy the easy of planning with the global snap-to-path feature.
No matter where, or when, you choose to visit, Yorkshire is brimming with beautiful, unspoiled places to explore. Some of the most popular routes include the Malham Cove Circular, the Ribblehead Viaduct Walk, and Swaledale. For a real challenge, why not take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge and make the most of the unparalleled views across this stunning county? This hike includes steep climbs to the summit of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough – not for the faint of heart but a must do for those who are able and seeking adventure on a truly unique experience. After a long day of walking, running, hiking, or cycling through the stunning Yorkshire countryside, you’ll have earned somewhere just as beautiful to rest your weary head.
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