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Sheet OL4

  • DayWalking
  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Map sheet number OL4 in the OS Explorer map series is the ideal map for exploring the north-west area of the Lake District.

Derwent Water

Highlights: Keswick, Derwent Water, Bassenthwaite Lake, Buttermere, Crummock Water and Ennerdale Water, Skiddaw, Pillar, Haystacks, Green Gable, Great Gable, Catbells, the Cumbrian Way, Braithwaite, Stonethwaite and Seathwaite

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With the OS Explorer OL4 map safely stowed in your knapsack, it couldn’t be easier to find your way around the North West Lake District. From Wigton to Carleton, this carefully crafted map is your essential guide for exploring a stunning area of the English Lakes. Whether you’re outward bound on two wheels or two feet, you’ll have no problem navigating your way along the lake shores, and up and down the fells.

Follow the Allerdale Ramble, the Cumbrian Coastal Way or the Cumbrian Way, stopping off to take in a collection of spectacular sites and beautiful scenery, all carefully marked and easy to find on the map. Take a trip to the open air theatre in the grounds of Mirehouse, on the edge of beautiful Bassenthwaite Lake – a spot that inspired both Tennyson and Wordsworth.

Admire the views of Derwent Water from atop Catbells fells if you’re more energetically inclined. And if you’re looking for a challenge, standing at 3,054 ft above sea level, Skiddaw provides an easy in-road to mountain climbing, for occasional walkers looking to push their boundaries.

Whatever your outdoor interests, from climbing to kayaking, with every landmark, house, river, viewpoint, hill, right of way and pub covered, you’ll definitely be on the right track with the OS Explorer map of the North West Lake District to hand.

Add the OS Explorer OL4 to your basket today, and make the most out of your trip to the North West Lakes. If you’d prefer to create a bespoke map tailored to a particular outdoor pursuit or route, why not try out our try out our OS getamap and OS Custom made map options?

Lake District OL4
Brand Ordnance Survey
Series OS Explorer Map
Title The Lake District: NW area
Subtitle Keswick, Cockermouth & Wigton
Sheet number OL4
Scale 1:25 000 (4 cm to 1 km, 2½ inches to 1 mile)
Format Folded map: double-sided (boarded cover)
Size 1270 x 952 mm (134 x 227 mm folded)
ISBN 9780319240212
Published 06/01/2011
Edition A3

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OS Explorer

What are the main features of an OS Explorer map
The OS Explorer map is extremely detailed showing all bridleways, cycle trails and paths. It includes all public rights of way in England and Wales. You will be able to identify:

- the gradient of hills using contour lines
- where access land and administrative boundaries lie
- national trails

The maps show every detail of the landscape such as:

- farms
- pubs
- car parks
- castles

What kind of outdoor activity is the OS Explorer map suitable for?
This map is perfect for every outdoor activity you take part in. The map will get you safely from A-B following a pre-planned route or will help you to undertake impromptu days out. If you’re looking for a great new place to explore then an OS Explorer map will show you exactly what to expect when you get there.

The OS Explorer map is your ideal partner for:

- cycling
- hiking
- dog walking
- running
- orienteering

I don’t understand map symbols can I still use an OS Explorer?
Yes, all the map symbols shown on the map are explained in an easy to use customer map key.

Does the map show every landmark and feature?

The level of detail on an OS Explorer map means that you will know exactly what you will encounter on your hikes and rides. The map is perfect for planning a long walk as you will find every:

- building
- tourist attraction
- nature reserve
- pub
- road
- lake
- river