National Map Reading Week

27 May - 2 June

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.

GetOutside is for everyone, just as the outdoors is for everyone and we want to help you discover the best Britain has to offer and the benefits that outdoor activity can bring.

Map reading skills for children

Instil a love of the outdoors that will last a lifetime.

Map reading skills - advanced guides

Learn some of the more advanced map reading skills for more extreme adventures or just to challenge yourself.

Guides

Rydal Cave

Limb Valley – a hidden woodland walk

Urban Trails

View all #GetOutside guides

GetOutside tips and inspiration

GetOutside Podcast series

2019 British Walking & Cycling Festivals

Beginners guide to using a compass

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 landcapes

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.