Outdoor Adventures Await…
Editor’s Choice: Unlock the Outdoors – Expert Hiking, Cycling and Trail Running Advice – Inspiring Stories to Fuel Your UK Adventures
How to Build Outdoor Confidence: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Outside
8 Great Walks at The Salt Path Filming Locations
10 Picturesque Paddle Boarding Routes in London and The South East
Raynor Winn on the healing power of walking (and how it feels to be played by Gillian Anderson!)
Find Your Path: Outdoor Adventure Guides
Discover your next UK hiking guide, trail run, or cycling route with our inspiring route guides. Each route guide includes downloadable GPX files for easy navigation with OS Maps. You’ll find step-by-step instructions, parking tips, and top recommendations to enhance your experience.
Rydal Caves
A must visit! Sat between Ambleside and Grasmere, Rydal is home to the extensively photographed Rydal Cave
Coast to Coast – Whitehaven to Sunderland
OS Champion Gee Jackson recounts how embracing the Coast to Coast challenge led her to discover the unwavering support of the outdoor community.
River Wye Loop – Cleddon Falls, Bargain Woods, Bigs Weir and BrockWeir
Inspired by ‘The Salt Path,’ OS Staff member Laura shares how a walk in the Wye Valley became a powerful remedy for overcoming loss.
Inspiration to Get Outside
Here, you will discover inspiration and guidance for all kinds of outdoor adventures, including for those beginning their journey, featuring beginner hiking guides, paddleboarding advice, and a wide array of other outdoor pursuits! We also share expert reviews of outdoor and hiking gear from our OS Champions and industry specialists.
How to Build Outdoor Confidence: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Outside
GROW YOUR HIKING CONFIDENCE! You don’t need to grow up hiking or arrive with all the gear and knowledge – follow our expert tips
10 Picturesque Paddle Boarding Routes in London and The South East
Paddleboarding expert Lisa Drewe shares 10 Paddleboarding routes in London and the South East from her new book! (all easily accessible by train)
15 Must See Places for Jane Austen Fans to Visit in the UK
Explore Jane Austen filming locations, interesting facts about the real grand houses and their fictional counterparts
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OS Champions
Insights and stories from our seasoned outdoor champions
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With trusted mapping, route planning tools & features, created by Ordnance Survey; OS Maps helps you make the most of your time outside.
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