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15 November 2002

The Great Escape is on again this Christmas - thanks to Ordnance Survey

Website points the way to winter wonderland

The Great Escape Three wise turkeys use Ordnance Survey maps to plan their escape this Christmas

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Feeling a bit cooped up this Christmas? Then join wise turkeys across the land by planning a great escape with Ordnance Survey.

The national mapping agency is hosting suggestions for the nation's favourite escapes on a free interactive website - www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/greatescape

It's a chance to share ideas for walks, cycle rides, daytrips or longer breaks that can help you work off the Christmas pudding and avoid the endless repeats on TV.

Whatever the chosen escape route, the site can put people on the right track to around 900 Ordnance Survey maps covering every part of the country at a range of scales.

"Our maps have always made great Christmas presents for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts," says Ordnance Survey's John Richardson. "But they are also ideal for anybody looking to get out and about this Christmas holiday. This year we thought it would be fun to list some great escapes and invite suggestions for a top ten poll of the people's choices."

With prices between £3.99 and £6.99, Ordnance Survey maps are excellent value Christmas presents. Orange-covered Explorer maps show the countryside in great detail for keen outdoor types. Motorists can turn to the OS Travel Map series which includes the light blue Tour maps featuring easy-to-read mapping and improved tourist information. And of course there are the pink-covered OS Landranger maps for those wanting a more general passport to town and country.

www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/greatescape

Chief Press Officer - Scott Sinclair: Email: scott.sinclair@ordnancesurvey.co.uk; Phone: (+44) 023 8079 2265
Senior Press Officer - Kate Kemp: Email: kate.kemp@ordnancesurvey.co.uk; Phone: (+44) 023 8079 2977
Press Officer - Paula Good: Email: paula.good@ordnancesurvey.co.uk; Phone: (+44) 023 8079 2635
Press Officer - Paul Beauchamp: Email: paul.beauchamp@ordnancesurvey.co.uk; Phone: (+44) 023 8079 2568
Press Office Co-ordinator - Pauline Hand: Email: pauline.hand@ordnancesurvey.co.uk; Phone: (+44) 023 8079 2251

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