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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.

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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Guides

GetOutside for World Mental Health Day

The outdoors can have positive benefits to not only your physical health, but also your mental health. Find out more about how you can decrease stress and improve your wellbeing by trying some of these simple activities.

Best UK locations to fossil hunt and spot wildlife

Whether you want to look back in time and discover the fossilised remains of those that came before us, or admire the beauty of today's wildlife in its natural environment, there are many fantastic locations in the UK for you to set off to. Here are a few of our favourites.

7 top tips for rainy days outside

Although the nights are drawing in, and the days are getting wet and chillier, there's still so much fun to be had outside! Here are 7 of our GetOutside Champion's top ideas for enjoying the outdoors during autumn and winter.

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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

How nature improves our mental health

10 short n’ sweet adventures from your front door

A beginners guide to the compass

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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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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.