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…
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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…
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…
Weather Warning
The Met Office are offering ever more extreme warnings about our notoriously deadly weather here in the UK. SplashMaps share their concern, but definitely would never suggest you stay out of the weather! Forget…
