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GetOutside was founded by Ordnance Survey, to help more people to get outside more often

It sits at the heart of everything we do, as we firmly believe an active outdoor lifestyle helps you live longer, stay younger and enjoy life more.

However, at this difficult time getting outside as freely as we’re used to is a bit of a challenge and we must continue to help and protect each other and our communities.

To help you get outside safely, please visit our COVID-19 guidance page to get the latest government updates and find activity advice by region. Plus visit the GetOutside Hub for more ideas and inspiration to keep active.

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OS Maps: How-to video guides

We’ve created a series of short ‘how to’ videos to help you get started or make the most of OS Maps. Packed full of great planning features and extensive mapping across Great Britain, OS Maps is the only app you’ll need for your next adventure. Enjoy your guide to the great outdoors!

The new ‘lockdown’ lifestyle

What has lockdown taught you and what new habits will become the norm? Georgie Duckworth from GoWildGoWest explores the top 5 things she's learnt from isolation and why we should take the good experiences with us into the future.

Mountain safety

Experienced walkers are now heading back to the summits after the COVID-19 lockdown. Many of us who have discovered the joy of walking during lockdown are keen to follow in their footsteps too. OS GetOutside Champion Phillipa Cherryson spoke to Brecon Mountain Rescue Team for some pointers on how to stay safe and what to take.

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Guides

Mountain Biking around Claife Heights

Wonderful waterways

Rydal Cave

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GetOutside tips and inspiration

Make Time to GetOutside

OS GetOutside Champions

GetOutside Podcast series

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GETOUTSIDE CHAMPIONS

Meet our outdoors champions, read their stories and inspire yourself to GetOutside

Sean Conway

Discipline: Inspiring beard grower / outdoor adventurer

Ben Fogle

Discipline: TV presenter, adventurer, author and rower

Mel Nicholls

Discipline: GB Para-cyclist, wheelchair racer and adventurer

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Amazing landscapes

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OS Paper Maps

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Stay safe, and stay active with Britain’s most accurate outdoor maps

Be inspired to do more and go further by equipping yourself with the best tools for the job. Our maps are built on 220 years of experience - we keep walkers, runners, cyclists and more safe in the great outdoors all year round.

Available from local outdoors retailers, bookshops and the OS online shop.