There are two map series published by Ordnance Survey for the Winchester area: the Explorer map and the Landranger map. Both were last published in June 2015.
Explorer map Winchester
Explorer maps are detailed at a 1:25,000 scale and show every public right of way recorded by the relevant local council. Additionally, permissive footpaths (paths where the land owner grants a right of way voluntarily) are also included. Hampshire County Council is responsible for right of ways in and around Winchester–and allows any problems to be reported here.
A total of 403 Explorer maps cover Great Britain. A map selector lets you see all available map. Each map is are £8.99, though there is a very useful weatherproof version available at £14.99. The map is covered by a thin plastic film and it is possible to write on it with a felt-tipped pen. The perfect map to mark and record the footpath you discover and track your progress against the 12-walks challenge.
The Explorer maps are great to plan routes in detail. As Winchester is in a reasonably central position on this map sheet, the map covers most routes in the direct vicinity of Winchester. A digital download code is attached an can be used to display this map in the OS maps app. This is handy if you want to access OS leisure mapping on a laptop and mobile device and save the the premium subscription fee that would also give you access to this type of mapping on the OS maps application.
![OS Explorer map Winchester](https://walkwinchester.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/OS-Explorer-Map-OL32-Winchester-1-1024x1024.jpg)
Landranger map Winchester
There is also the Landranger series, these maps are great to get a better overview of a larger area as they feature a smaller scale at 1:50,000. As you can see on the map title, the map also covers Basingstoke, Andover and Romsey. A digital download code is also included.
A total of 204 Landranger sheets cover Great Britain. Each map is are £8.99, though there is a very useful weatherproof version available at £14.99; the same pricing as the Explorer maps.
![OS Landranger map Winchester](https://walkwinchester.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/OS-Landranger-Map-185-Winchester-and-Basingstoke-1-1024x1024.jpg)
You can also personalise your Landranger or Explorer map and put Winchester (or any other area) at the centre of the map. You can create a custom cover which makes for a really nice present*. These start from £16.99.