Ordnance Survey

10/06/2026

Bloom Scrolling > Doom Scrolling

Stop the brain rot and take note of these 5 wild flower species you can spot on your next mountain or upland adventure. ⛰️🌻

09/06/2026

Who’s joining us? 🎉

Fancy coming to the FOD Women’s Takeover Day, but don't want to ride? 🧭

Join the OS Maps team and OS Champions this Saturday (13 June) for two guided map reading walks!

The Takeover Day is for everyone, and these walks are designed to help you feel more confident finding your way. Whether you’re new to map reading or looking to refresh your skills, these welcoming sessions is a great step towards more confident adventures outdoors.

With limited places (just 12 per session), you’ll get hands-on tips, expert guidance and plenty of time to ask questions as you explore together.

⏰ Session 1 – 10:30am to 12 noon
⏰ Session 2 – 2pm to 3:30pm

👉 Book your place now on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fod-womens-takeover-day-tickets-1983546059660?aff=facebook

08/06/2026

🌊 Can you guess the coastline?

Its cliffs and coves show just how powerfully the sea shapes the landscapes we map today. 🌍

On this World Oceans Day, we’re spotlighting this incredible stretch of coast and the role we all play in protecting the ocean for generations to come 💙

07/06/2026

Which map are you today? 🗺️🤷‍♂️

06/06/2026

Have you followed 's adventure along the South West Coast Path raising money for Mountain Rescue England and Wales?

This visualisation shows the full trail, stretching 630 miles (1,014 km) from Minehead to Poole Harbour, passing through Devon and Cornwall and showcasing the UK’s most striking coastal landscapes.

05/06/2026

Think you need 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy? Think again.

New research shows 7,000 daily steps is a more achievable target that still delivers real health benefits.

We've teamed up with Professor Greg Whyte to explain why consistency beats perfection, and how small bursts of movement throughout your day can make a big difference in helping exercise feel more achievable 💛

04/06/2026

Something’s shifting on the trails. More women are showing up and reshaping the sport, from first-time runners finding confidence to elites pushing new limits. Explore Kerri Wallace, founder of Girls on Hills, words on the movement and get inspired to hit the trails. 🌄

https://ow.ly/bXHb50Z5y9i

02/06/2026

Don't doom scroll; get outside and bloom scroll instead! 🌺🌻
The vibrant colours of the wildflowers along the coastal path are some of our favourites.

Here are a few places to spot them in real life, from cliffs dotted with thrift to headlands glowing with gorse and shingle beaches blooming with sea kale.