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Guides

The latest articles and advice from the world of outdoor living

Skye landscape
  • Places to go
  • Sustainability

Visiting Skye Responsibly

March 7, 2024
8 min read

The Isle of Skye is a magical place, home to a vibrant community and a diverse range of wildlife. But the ecosystems is vulnerable to disruption or damage, so here’s how visitors can visit Skye responsibly and follow the ‘leave no trace’ ethos.

Cumbrian Way fingerpost
  • Places to go
  • Running

Try these 14 Routes with your TCS London Marathon MyWay Adventure

February 29, 2024
10 min read

Complete the TCS London Marathon wherever you wish with 14 virtual OS Maps routes to try.

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  • Walking

Wander through words: amazing walks inspired by Britain’s favourite books, authors and characters

January 19, 2024
6 min read

Explore enchanting literary walks in Britain, from the Brontë Sisters’ Haworth in West Yorkshire to J.K. Rowling’s Edinburgh. Hear the stories behind Britain’s favourite books and authors and recommended routes combining literature with breath-taking landscapes.

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Adventures

Select a location wherever you are going in the UK to find a new route to discover:

King Alfred's Way Route
  • Cycling
  • Off-road cycling

Cycling King Alfred’s Way

South East
352 km / 219 miles

The King Alfred’s Way is a 350km circular off-road cycling route that will take you back in time. Combining beautiful rural scenery with some of Britain’s most iconic historic sites and four National Trails this ride makes a great bikepacking adventure.

Hutton Roof Crags route line on a map
  • OS Champions
  • Running

Hutton Roof Crags

North West
5.25 km / 3 miles

Hutton Roof Crags is a lesser walked area in Cumbria. Rory Southworth takes us through a remarkable hillside littered with limestone pavement.

The Isle of Wight Coastal Path Route The Isle of Wight Coastal Path Route
  • Running
  • Walking

Isle of Wight Coastal Path

South East
110 km / 68 miles

The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a 70-mile waymarked walk which goes around the whole island. It hugs much of the coastline and can easily be split into shorter sections. Helen from the OS Team shares her experience of running the route in a day.

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