YOUNG photography enthusiasts are being given the chance to have their artwork grace the map cover for the Cotswolds Ordnance Survey tour map.

Ordnance Survey is appealing for junior outdoor enthusiasts, keen photographers and holiday makers to submit their best photos of the Cotswolds to OS Photofit. Their aim is to ensure the map cover captures the real beauty of the district.

To date only a handful of entries have been submitted to the junior competition.

Steve Backshall, TV presenter and outdoor enthusiast, who launched the competition said: “There’s still plenty of time to enter this money can’t buy competition, so don’t forget to take your camera out with you during the summer holidays.

“I would absolutely love to have one of my photos on the cover of an OS map, but unfortunately I can’t enter the junior competition. So if you are out and about in the Cotswolds then get snapping. The Cotswolds truly is a beautiful part of Great Britain and I am looking forward to the challenging job of judging all the amazing photos.”

Full details of the competition, including uploading instructions and full terms and conditions, can be found at os.uk/photofit. The closing date for the junior competition is August 31.

Rob Andrews, head of media at Ordnance Survey added: “If you’re lucky enough to be holidaying in the beautiful Cotswolds this summer, then don’t forget to capture your favourite spots on camera. It can be a great activity to get all of the family involved in.”

Ordnance Survey has already had some stunning entries from the Cotswolds from the adult categories of OS Photofit. These cover the coast and countryside and are starting to appear on the new-look OS Explorer Maps in retailers across the country.