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Ordnance Survey Map Symbol Flashcards are an ideal way to learn map-reading skills.

Playing games with them makes the learning process fun, both in school and for groups such as Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides.

A good knowledge of the various symbols is a handy step on the way to learning how the landscape is mapped. It can also support studies into the local environment and the impact of human activity on the landscape.

Clear oversize symbols make Ordnance Survey Map Symbol Flashcards ideal for use with partially sighted students.

There are 104 cards depicting conventional map symbols and descriptions as shown on the 1:25 000 scale ExplorerTM and Outdoor LeisureTM map series, including some newly added Open Access symbols. Ideal for all kinds of countryside activities, the highly detailed Explorer mapping contains a host of useful information, such as tourist attractions, official footpaths, bridleways, roads and lanes. Download Explorer Map Symbol Flashcards for Free Now!

There are also 52 cards depicting symbols as shown on the 1:50 000 scale Landranger® map series. Landranger maps are packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. They depict, among other things, camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, selected places of interest and Rights of Way information for England and Wales. Download Landranger Map Symbol Flashcards for Free Now!