Take a journey with “Shaun the Sheep” in the South Downs
August 8, 2023
Walks at Seven Sisters Country Park and the tranquil village of Buriton are two of eight new national “Shaun the Sheep” routes promoting the Countryside Code.
Ordnance Survey has teamed up with Natural England and the South Downs National Park to introduce two walks that are perfect for all ages.
With Shaun the Sheep guiding the way, the walks are a great chance for young children to learn about map reading and how to behave in the countryside.
It comes as Ordnance Survey marks National Map Reading Week this month and encourages children to get outdoors.
Earlier this year Shaun the Sheep was unveiled as the champion of the Countryside Code, encouraging people young people to “respect, protect and enjoy”.
National Map Reading Week offers the chance to brush up on your map reading skills, whether you are exploring from home, on day trips or at holiday destinations across the country.
A recent survey revealed 54% of parents admitting the most exposure their child has had with maps is via video games and 61% of children unable or unsure of how to find their home on a map.
OS has created a fun way to check your knowledge. The mapping experts have produced the OS Map Reading Challenge to test parents and kids on their knowledge of map symbols, scale, and how to read contours.
You can complete the OS Map Reading Challenge and download your ‘OS Badge’ here
For more information about the walk at Seven Sisters and Buriton, near Queen Elizabeth Country Park, visit this web page and the OS Maps App is also available to download for free on mobile phones. An A5 leaflet of the Countryside Code can be found here.