Ordnance Survey Explorer Active OL38 Map - South Loch Lomond, 1:25,000 Scale

The Ordnance Survey Explorer Active OL38 is a detailed topographic map covering the southern region of Loch Lomond and its surrounding areas. It provides comprehensive cartographic information for walkers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts exploring this popular part of Scotland. The map sheet includes Helensburgh, Dumbarton, areas of Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Argyll Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Arden, and Balloch, making it an essential navigation tool for planning and executing routes in this diverse landscape. This is an 'Active' edition map, which means it combines a durable, weatherproof paper map with a digital component. Purchasers receive a unique code that allows them to download a digital version of the map to their iOS or Android smartphone or tablet via the official Ordnance Survey app. The map is printed at the standard Explorer series scale of 1:25,000, where 4 centimetres on the map represents 1 kilometre on the ground (or 2.5 inches to 1 mile). This scale provides an exceptional level of detail, showing individual buildings, field boundaries, paths, and contours, which is crucial for safe and accurate navigation in both rural and semi-urban environments. The product is best suited for day hikers, long-distance walkers tackling sections of the West Highland Way, and general visitors to the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The dual-format approach offers flexibility; the robust paper map can be used as a primary, battery-free navigation aid, while the digital copy provides convenience for quick reference and GPS-assisted location tracking on a mobile device. Its publication date of June 2015 ensures it contains the most up-to-date path and access information available at that time, supporting responsible and informed exploration of Central Strathclyde's countryside.