Walk to school week

Feel happier and healthier by ditching the car

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.

As the world starts to open up, how you feel is personal to you. We all have to do what's right for our circumstances and getting outside is somewhere many of us like to escape to.

To keep everyone safe and happy, please continue to check local guidance before travelling, be considerate of others and leave nothing but footprints.

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Walk to School Week

For whatever reason, we have got into the habit of driving our kids to school, even if it is only half a mile away. OS Champion Glyn Dodwell gives us 10 great reasons why we should walk them to school instead. Celebrate Walk to School Week and challenge yourself to leave the car at home.

Short walks in Hampshire

Squeezing a short walk into our busy lives can seem like an impossible task but with a little planning, it’s more than doable. Here are five tips to help you incorporate a peaceful stroll into your day plus our favourite short walks in Hampshire for you to enjoy too.

25 island adventures in Britain for families

Having explored over 600 islands in Britain, Lisa Drewe shares some of her top family-friendly island adventures in Britain, plus recommended walking routes. Whether you are a hiker, sand-castle maker, beach lover, wildlife watcher or just have a curious mind, these family-friendly adventures will help make a great tip.

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Adventures

Up the Downs and Down the Ups on the Isle of Wight

Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill

Mountain Biking around Claife Heights

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GetOutside tips and inspiration

10 best bluebell walks

Gear Guide: Walking socks

Our 50 favourite walks - from the OS Team

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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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