The OP is talking about taking out a subscription to get access to OS maps, either through the OS themselves or through Viewranger - so the same 'Landranger' 50k and 'Explorer' 25k OS maps in either case.Įxcept - weirdly - I noticed last year that the OS map viewable on the OS app was actually a slightly older version than the one on the OS website or the Viewranger app/website. What's extra with the OS maps that is useful? > I know on ViewRanger you have contour lines, water courses, paths, roads etc., peaks. There are a few settings in the settings for what that button does, I think you can press it a few times and it defines whether the map turns as you turn or stays static regardless of your orientation. PS to reiterate to the OP as someone else said, you can definitely get your location from ViewRanger and it's the button at the bottom in the centre. VIEWRANGER GPS MAPS FREE FREEWhat's extra with the OS maps that is useful? This feels weird to ask as I've always seen OS maps as the Holy Grail of maps but when I actually think about it I don't know why they are better than the free ViewRanger ones. I know on ViewRanger you have contour lines, water courses, paths, roads etc., peaks. But then a friend I go hiking with asked "What is better about the OS maps though?", and I wasn't sure of the answer really! What do people think? I've been contemplating subscribing to the OS maps for ViewRanger this coming year, I thought it was quite good value (compared to the cost of a single paper map). I have an A3 printer and laminator too, and have built up a fair stock of laminated A3 OS maps to use on the front deck of my sea kayak instead of messing about with a map case - that alone is well worth the price of the subscription for me. (This is the paper I mean - there are different versions for inkjet or laser printers: ) (Assuming you manage to hang on to them on a windy day.) I often print one to just carry in my hand and use with an orienteer's thumb compass when I'm exploring a new route for a run. ![]() The subscription allows you to print and unlimited number of your own custom OS maps to scale off their website.Ī4 maps printed on waterproof paper are brilliant for short routes that will fit on them. ![]() If you find the apps much of a muchness (particularly as you enjoy navigating 'by hand' with a paper map & compass), you're probably better off sticking with the OS.
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