OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike

OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike

Ordnance Survey · 4.7 ★ · FREE

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Why OS Maps is your ultimate outdoor guide:

EXPLORE HIKES, RUNS, WALKS OR RIDES
We get it - your sofa is comfy, binging is fun, & the algorithm knows you a little too well. But trust us, there’s better views outside. OS Maps is here to nudge you to get your shoes on & discover just how wild (& mildly hilly) the outdoors can be. With GPS in hand, experience outdoor adventures with trusted mapping & navigation tools from the experts at Ordnance Survey. Create your own routes or enjoy ours; planned out by outdoor experts & organisations such as Trail, Country Walking, Mountain Bike UK, BBC Countryfile & more.

RUN, WALK, CYCLE, REPEAT
Whether you’re a slow stroller, a trail-chasing runner or someone who thinks bikes are just fast legs - OS Maps is your fitness & health app. Plan your days outside with our easy-to-use route plotting tools. Snap to path, save it, share it, tweak it, rewalk it - whatever gets you moving. From a lunchtime walk to a weekend expedition with friends, you’ll have all the tools to get outdoors (& brag about it later).
P.S. We double as a walking tracker, running tracker, cycle tracker & even your unofficial hype person.

ICONIC OS MAPPING
Want all the details? Subscribe to unlock the iconic OS Explorer (1:25,000) & OS Landranger (1:50,000) maps. They’re the gold standard in “not getting lost,” & yes, they're in the app. Plus, global & topographic mapping for the USA, Australia, New Zealand - because why stop at your postcode?

CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURES
Best in class route planning & navigation tools mean you can get off the beaten track & explore with freedom. Whether you need a running route planner, walking app or outdoor cycle guide, OS Maps has you covered. You can even turn your hike/run/ride into a masterpiece by saving it to your activity log. That means you get to relive your glory or just prove to your mates that you did actually make it up that hill.

OFFLINE MAPS? ABSOLUTELY
No signal? No stress. Feel at ease knowing you can use our biking, running, walking app freely without signal. Download your route ahead of time & roam with confidence. OS Maps keeps working in the most off-grid, WiFi-free corners of the UK. You can even export routes to your GPS device, just in case.

UNLIMITED PRINTING
Old school is still cool. Print your maps & routes if you fancy something you can fold, scribble on or accidentally sit on during lunch.

USE ON EVERY DEVICE
Start planning on your laptop, check your route on your phone & record your ramble on your Apple Watch. OS Maps syncs across all your tech. Premium members even get fancy extras like 3D mapping, aerial layers & route fly-throughs to preview the terrain.

RECOMMENDED BY EXPERTS
Ordnance Survey is a proud partner of Mountain Rescue England & Wales. Our app doesn’t just look good, it’s recommended by experts to keep you safe & on track when outside.

SUBSCRIPTION INFO
Curious? Try OS Maps Premium free for two weeks. No pressure, just see if it sparks your sense of adventure. Subscriptions are monthly or yearly & auto-renew unless you cancel at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Prices are posted in GBP but may vary by country or when converted. Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Full T&Cs can be found at os.uk/termsosmaps.

KEEP YOUR PHONE ALIVE
Pro tip to saving battery: Download maps, switch to flight mode & your GPS still works (tech magic!). Turning your screen off when not in use also helps your battery last longer than your snack supply.

YOUR FEEDBACK = OUR FUEL
We’re always updating the app to add new features & squash the occasional bug. Got a suggestion or just a really good hiking pun? Leave a review or head to os.uk/contact.
*Some AR features need a newer device (iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, iPad 2017, iPad Pro or later). Basically, if your phone isn't vintage, you're good.

Developer

What's New

Version 5.5.7 · 30 Mar 2026

We’ve given your OS Maps app a fresh new look with a redesigned map selector, added a new Outdoors Map for Ireland, two new US Maps from the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service and made it easier to find the right route for your next adventure. Plus, we’ve squashed bugs and made things better behind the scenes. Update now and get exploring!

Ratings & Reviews

App Store

4.7

93,317 ratings

N/A downloads

Google Play

4.7

35,805 ratings

1,000,000+ downloads

5★
79%
4★
16%
3★
2%
2★
1%
1★
3%

Recent Reviews

Dan Haworth-Salter

Google Play

Great App! now my goto app for walking and kayaking, use the record route feature, and like the published routes. Do get 'lost' in the app at times, but once you've learnt how it works, it's very good.

14 Apr 2026

John Reed

Google Play

Clear and easy to use.

14 Apr 2026

leetut

App Store

Extortionate

Yearly subscription costs are ridiculous

13 Apr 2026

Nick Page

Google Play

I've used the app for the first time, and I'm impressed. works very well and is accurate with lots of detail and information. looking forward to putting it through its paces again.

13 Apr 2026

Dmex burrows

Google Play

hard to tell what an actual foot path is without Internet

13 Apr 2026

Linda Francis

Google Play

really good for planning and plotting new walks as well as finding new routes.

13 Apr 2026

Borrrisee

App Store

Great app

One of those rare occasions these days where an app keeps getting better

13 Apr 2026

Redasafox

App Store

PAUSE button still there!!?

The PAUSE button needs changing to a ‘long press’ to stop inadvertent pressing. I told OS about this ages ago and they said it was “on their radar”. Well their radar needs fixing as well because I’m still accidentally pressing it! Also, I’m losing trip data sometimes when I use my iPhone for other purposes mid-trip. I go back on the app and I can’t find my route again except for a saved version that invites me to start again. A potentially fantastic app that has infuriating defects.

10 Apr 2026

Jonah Louis

App Store

Measured

Excellent route taking in rolling hills, woods and becks, with picturesque views of the valley.

10 Apr 2026

HG1223

App Store

Superb

The best mapping app for recreational users in the UK. Whether you’re into hiking, cycling or any other form of outdoor pursuits, there is no better and more accurate map for you than the gold standard OS maps. With a (very reasonably priced) annual subscription the whole of the UK mapping data is at your fingertips. You can create your own routes with ease (this feature is superb as you can set your own way points while “auto snapping” to recognised paths), track activities and import your own GPX files (for example if you download a route off a hiking website or from a friend). Cannot recommend this app enough.

10 Apr 2026

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