The best long-distance walks in Britain
With warmer weather here, it’s a great opportunity to get out on a walk or hike. Why not try a long-distance route in England, Wales or Scotland when the weather is…
Top tips for beginner cyclists
Cycle to Work Day takes place on 4th August, a great opportunity to test out your pedal power by riding to work. In honour of the occasion, we caught up with Zoe Banks…
The Big Butterfly Count is back
The Big Butterfly Count is back this summer and you’re invited to take part! The event is an annual check of nature’s pulse that’s been held since 2010. It’s the world’s…
Ten outdoor activities for kids this summer
Looking for ways to keep your kids entertained this summer? We’ve rounded up ten activities from forest schools across the UK, to keep kids busy all summer and beyond!…
Heron Maps – bringing British waterways to life
Open a Heron Maps’ product and you’ll notice something a little different – waterways take centre stage on many of its maps, instead of the roads and paths you’d usually…
Ordnance Survey Explorer and Landranger Maps – a history
You’ll probably recognise the iconic orange Ordnance Survey (OS) Explorer and pink OS Landranger maps. They’ve been loved by outdoor enthusiasts for decades, but how…
Top 10 tips for beginner walkers and hikers
May is National Walking Month, the perfect excuse to venture into the great outdoors. To mark the occasion, we caught up with Sam Knight from Ramblers Scotland, to get…
How to have a mindful walk
“A mindful walk is about being in the present moment and noticing the small things right in front of us,” says psychologist Dr Jess Walker. “It can give us that moment…
A day in the life of Roger Gilson, Operations Director at Dennis Maps
Roger Gilson joined the map making business when he left school in 1993 and has worked at Dennis Maps since it was founded, currently in the role of Operations Director.…