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Convert OS grid references to lat/lon coordinates
Modern technologies, like smartphone apps and in-car satellite navigation systems, can assist in finding start or meeting points for walking or climbing events. Learn how to convert Ordnance Survey grid references to latitude/longitude coordinates, and how to input these into smartphones and satnav systems. This allows easier navigation to locations, including remote ones, beyond usual street addresses or postcodes.