Free OS maps.

[chjo]

Just emptied my 11 yo school bag and out fell a OS map of the area given as a freebie all the kids in her class got 1, with a guide to map reading good idea and more child friendly stuff at www.mapzone.co.uk .Anybody else had a freebie wondering if it's a nationwide scheme.

 

[Asbo]

yher i think it is nation wide as i remember geting my local os map that was 6 years ago now in geography. and i still use it regularly even today.

 

[chjo]

Thanks asbo i think it's a good idea.

 

[Nagual]

Just emptied my 11 yo school bag and out fell a OS map of the area given as a freebie all the kids in her class got 1, with a guide to map reading good idea and more child friendly stuff at www.mapzone.co.uk .Anybody else had a freebie wondering if it's a nationwide scheme.

Your link doesn't seem to work for me, I wonder if you meant this one ?

http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/

 

[chjo]

That was web add on the leaflet that came with the map but didn't work when i tried it as well.

 

[Linden]

I never got one, but my brother and sister did. both now have holes in the corners, and falling apart after much use!

 

[Wild Thing]

Yeah

My daughter brought one home.

Really useful for me as it covers most of Dartmoor

 

[EastSussexScout]

yh i got one a while back. from geog department when i was in year 10 so.. 15-16. still using it today. a bit muddy and covered in pen marks but still shows me where the dyke is. good times

 

[chjo]

Going to try and her to plan a route on it Coniston old man hopefully let her lead the way worth a try,can anyone give advice on a good book or website for map reading and compass use for a novice thanks.