Paper maps are still used, but where to find them

Bartholomew

Scale 1:100 000

Perfect for cycling, but out of date. Available second hand

Tips: I used to love Barts maps, especially as they had the coloured contours, so useful to visualise terrain.

Croyde Maps

https://www.croydecycle.co.uk/mapsandguides.htm

For Devon and Cornwall

1:100 000

Goldeneye Maps

https://www.goldeneyeguides.co.uk

1:126 720 or 2 miles to 1 inch

Cover a number of areas in the UK

Harvey Maps

https://www.harveymaps.co.uk/acatalog/cycle-touring-maps.html

Vary from 1:30 000 to 1:100 000. Limited areas covered

OS

Scale 1:50 000

Tips: Just keep the internet and GPS off until you need a check, but keep the app open with the map - it will have 'downloaded' the relevant section.

I often photocopy the bits I need and spray with a clear lacquer to waterproof. Held in a bulldog clip cable tied to handlebar. Works for me!

It gets expensive covering a route along the coast or anywhere over a day's ride

OS

Scale 1:250 000 Probably discontinued now

OS 1:250,000 are my go to for paper map. I also use Outdoors GPS App as it has maps down to 1:25,000. These can be downloaded and used without phone signal.

They show every road and also with the height colouring give you an idea of terrain. They are great for route planning and if you are sticking to the road are good for navigation. Without the cover they fold up easily and can be fixed onto a simple map board on your bars.

Sustrans Maps

https://shop.sustrans.org.uk/collections/maps

Generally 1:100 000

Tips: I have the sustrans south Devon map and it's ok for planning but nowhere near detailed enough for the tiny lanes I like.

Pros and cons... Nice and small, cycling-focussed, relatively water-resistant against mapping that is a little clunky and lacking detail