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SplashMaps in the Lakes

SplashMaps are put through their paces in the Lakes. Here they’ve proved essential in the extremes of weather, in the uncertainty of route signage, in the depths of the water and in the heights…

A fabric map story so ingenious

We’ve acknowledged that SplashMaps are a new product based on a well established idea from the military. But whilst I’ve previously reported on the escape and evasion maps from WW2 we’d never came across…

SplashMaps Mountain Biking in the Lakes

Whinlatter and Grizedale Forest are terrific Mountain Bike centres. Boasting two of the few mountain forests remaining in Great Britain, the Forestry Commission have encouraged the creation of some stunning trails with amazing views…

Canoeing with SplashMaps

Who said maps were for trekking, walking and running? Increasingly SplashMaps are used on the waterways too. Recently we trialled the Lake District Central Map on Derwent water. The map was so water resistant…

Bob Graham Round SplashMap

It was great to meet Chairman of The Society of Cartographers, long distance runner and author Steve Chilton at the Travellers Rest near Grasmere. Steve was touring the Lakes in support of his book,…

Highly Respected Explorers

I was invited to spend an afternoon at the Scientific Expedition Society HQ and meet their inspirational leader,  John Blashford-Snell OBE (JB-S).  John is one of the world’s most renowned and highly respected explorers….

Navigating the South Downs

I’ve led some beautiful off-road adventures recently, navigating the South Downs National Park.  On the way we’ve been enjoying the stunning views, carrying out important research, discovering new uses for the maps, finding how…

Brilliant Country Walks

The Sunday Times have issued their Brilliant Country Walks over the past 4 weeks. And there are some Beautiful trails to follow in England, Scotland and Wales. If you’d love these walks to be…

Our most productive trade sectrets …

SplashMaps is well established now and it’s time to share one of our most productive trade secrets. We haven’t been paying our data licenses! Shock horror? For most map businesses such a confession would…

An evening with the Scouts

We loved helping the Scouts set up for their summer camp at Cranbury Park, Chandler’s Ford.  Hot, hot, hot!  Should be Fun, fun fun! Message to all Scouts:  Watch this space for a special…