Take care of your clothing

Your guide to kit care

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.

Join the community

Visit the GetOutside Hub

Countryside Code

Guides

How to look after your outdoor clothing

As you spend time outdoors, the technical features on clothing can start to wear off. Kings of kit care, Grangers, explain how to look care of your outdoor clothing so you can restore its performance and enjoy it for years to come.

How to start walking - top tips for beginners

Walking is one of the simplest yet effective ways to get fit and healthy outside. But getting started is often the hardest part. Emma Yoxall shares how she got into it and offers 5 tips for beginners to help get started.

Spend more time outdoors this January

Spending more time in the great outdoors is not only beneficial for our bodies but also our mental wellbeing. Beat those January blues and stay active outside this January. Here are some top tips to help you get outside more often throughout the year.

View all GetOutside Guides

Adventures

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

Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill

Mountain Biking around Claife Heights

View all GetOutside Adventures

GetOutside tips and inspiration

Buddy up and get outside

Top Tips for Winter Running

Dog-friendly adventures

View all #GetOutside stories

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

SEE ALL CHAMPIONS

Amazing landscapes

Free desktop or mobile wallpaper and screensaver downloads

OS Paper Maps

Never explore without one
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.