Printing OS maps from your OS subscription

[Barnoe]

So i decided to try and print an OS map as if i was going to use it on a hike.
Is it possible to save money on buying maps and print your own?
Useful to anyone who is thinking of subscribing, to use this feature OS have incorporated to their website.

So i lined the map over Ben Nevis and also caught part of the "West Highland Way" in the same area.

Attached is what you get, it prints straight to a PDF not a printer, from there you can print as normal.
Its pretty good to be honest, you could plan a walk and mark your route on this printed copy and number them in order.
They have scale on them and the reference lines and letters/numbers

You can zoom in more before printing for better detail, but obviously you would need to print more sheets of paper for a long hike.

Ill be honest i could use this.
Brilliant backup for a GPS unit.

 

[Simon_100]

You could do something similar from Wikilock wis free and has several map options.

Great idea though especially for historic maps

 

[Barnoe]

I have a lot of OS paper maps, some are getting pretty worn now, I've kept them in waterproof map holders but keep folding them to see routes back and forth takes its toll.

I like the idea of printing my own, they can be treated as disposable.
Mark them up with pens, use then throw after

 

[notagser]

When hillwalking, I take the full map with me, in a waterproof cover, but sometimes print out sections using Memory-Map, onto waterproof paper.

Toughprint Waterproof Paper-A4-Inkjet-25 Sheets

Toughprint® paper is suitable for Colour and Black & White printers/copiers. The paper is ideal for printing maps for outdoor use as it is waterproof, resists crumples and tears and any moisture or dirt can be wiped clean. The micro porous surface delivers vibrant colours and crisp clear high...

www.smgeurope.com

 

[Barnoe]

When hillwalking, I take the full map with me, in a waterproof cover, but sometimes print out sections using Memory-Map, onto waterproof paper.

Toughprint Waterproof Paper-A4-Inkjet-25 Sheets

Toughprint® paper is suitable for Colour and Black & White printers/copiers. The paper is ideal for printing maps for outdoor use as it is waterproof, resists crumples and tears and any moisture or dirt can be wiped clean. The micro porous surface delivers vibrant colours and crisp clear high...

www.smgeurope.com

I could laminate it at work but might be a bit overkill.
Can you imagine helping another hiker and passing him laminated maps to look at

Never knew they did waterproof printing paper, learn something everyday!