Hiking
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.
Seven Sisters, Coastguard Cottages and Two Lighthouses!
Inspired by 'The Salt Path' OS Champion May Yeung tells us why The seven Sisters are her sanctuary
Moel Siabod from Plas y Brenin – Out and Back
Inspired by 'The Salt Path' OS Champion Liz Asad share the reason she loves this route up Moel Siabod from Plas y Brenin
Vatersay Circular – Outer Hebrides
OS Champion Lisa Drewe talks about her profound connection to this Vatersay Circular Walk in the Outer Hebrides.
Parkend Loop – Forest of Dean Circular
Inspired by 'The Salt Path', OS Champion Samantha Taylor shares one of her most cherished runs and the reasons she loves it
Route Review: Southwold Circular Walk
Southwold Circular Walk - OS Champion Natasha Somes reviews one of the 28 walks from our Suffolk Outstanding Circular Walks Pathfinder guide book.
Route Review: Tryfan North Ridge – Grade One Scramble
North Ridge of Tryfan Route Review - OS Champion Alex Jackson took our Eryri Pathfinder Guide and put this grade 1 scramble to the test.
The Dambusters Challenge Hike – Peak District
A route where history, human engineering and nature collide in the most epic fashion. You won’t find a more beautiful challenge route in the Peak District National Park.
Llangynidr Trig and Chartist Cave, Black Mountains
Chartist Cave: The rolling limestone landscape of this walk is vast and exposed, with a sense of remoteness that adds to the adventure.
Victoria Cave, Jubilee Cave and Warrendale Knotts from Settle
This fairly short, but feature-packed circular hike starts and finishes in the lovely market town of Settle in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
Rosedale Roasting Kilns Walk – North York Moors
Rosedale in the North York Moors holds many secrets of a deep history that are ready to be discovered. We will explore these on this moderately challenging walk that starts and finishes in the village of Rosedale Abbey.
Kinder Plateau Circular Walk- Peak District
Kinder Plateau Circular: A challenging and highly rewarding 19 mile route around the entire Kinder Plateau from Edale.
5 Ilkley Moor Landmarks
15km Ilkley Hike - step back in time and explore some of the key locations that form a significant part of Ilkley’s history
The Cheshire Matterhorn Circular Walk – Tegg’s Nose, Peak District
On the edge of the Peak District National Park in Cheshire this walk includes several landmarks including Tegg’s Nose Country Park
Hawnby Hill Crag Circular – North York Moors
Hawnby Circular Walk: Seize the day by discovering some of the finest views that the North York Moors has to offer.
Grassington Circular Walk
Starting and finishing in the village of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, this walk boasts a vast array of gems ready to discover.
Padley Gorge Walk – Hope Valley
The whole family will love this circular walk around Padley Gorge in Hope Valley, Peak District
Harting Downs Circular Walk
The views from Beacon Hill and Harting Downs are some of the best on the South Downs Way on this lovely circular walk
Deepdale and Magpie Mine Walk – Derbyshire
Appreciate the beauty of the wildflowers of Deep Dale and explore the buildings and ruins of Magpie mine in the Peak District short walk
Cissbury Ring Circular Walk
This scenic Sussex walk is best done at dawn or dusk - you’ll likely have Cissbury Ring all to yourself with panoramic views of the South Downs
Box Hill Circular Walk – Surrey Hills AONB
Box Hill, part of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers a number of walking routes along the North Downs Way, just outside London.
Devils Dyke Walk – South Downs
This circular scenic walk around Devil’s Dyke has plenty of dramatic landscapes of the South Downs, and countryside views.
Cuckmere Haven Sunrise Walk – South Downs
Cuckmere Haven Walk - this cliff walk is the perfect place watch the sunrise. Find out more about this dramatic walk with OS Champion, May!
Birling Gap Walk – Beachy Head
Birling Gap Walk, Beachy head with OS Champion May Cheung - this walk passes two lighthouses and a trig pillar!
Malham Cove Walk
The 70m high, dramatic limestone cliff of Malham Cove is one of the Yorkshire Dales’ top natural wonders and a gentle walk around here is the perfect showcase of the beauty of Yorkshire.
Seven Sisters Cliff Walk
Seven Sisters Walk - South Downs - one of England’s most iconic coastal routes just a short bus ride from Eastbourne Station
Dragon’s Back Walk Chrome Hill – Peak District
Dragon's Back Walk up Chrome Hill in the heart of the Peak District. The scenery is lovely! Just don't wake the dragon!
Flamborough Lighthouse Walk – Yorkshire Coast
Seal spotting on a Flamborough Lighthouse Walk, this headland is known for being one of the most spectacular chalk cliffs in the UK
Chee Dale Stepping Stones Circular Walk
Chee Dale Stepping Stones: Lush, green, rolling countryside, a 200ft craggy limestone gorge, an abandoned quarry & historical lime kilns
Bures Dragon Circular
A fun Bures Dragon circular passing through areas of the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale (AONB)
Catrigg Force Circular Walk
This Catrigg Force circular walk is a great short walk with amazing views and geology to marvel at!
Alport Castles Circular Route – High Peak
A circular walk to the impressive Alport Castles with its towers of rocks almost precariously standing tall in the valley
Pen y Crug & Maen-du Well Walk
Take a walk up Pen Y Crug Hillfort - a historical and beautiful area with views of Bannau Brycheiniog
Roseberry Topping Walk – A Perfect Family Hike!
Roseberry Topping Walk - The iconic Roseberry Topping Hill sticks up like a fang from the long escarpment at the northern edge of the North York Moors.
Geal Chàrn Circular Route – 926m Munro
Suzanne and Nick Anderson explore the wilds of Geal Chàrn, a 926 metre Munro for your peak bagging checklist!
Stocksbridge and the Underbank Reservoir, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire Route Guide: An easy loop under 5 miles around Stocksbridge and the Underbank Reservoir.
Moel Eilio Route Guide with The Rambling Artist
Moel Eilio, a small peak in the Carneddau mountain range of Eryri, Snowdonia. The route is bought to us by Sharon Whitely, The Rambling Artist
Moel Siabod via Daear Ddu Ridge
Moel Siabod via Daear Ddu Ridge Route Guide- the only summit that you can see 13 of the 14 Welsh 3000's from!
Cwm Tryfan Circular Walk – Ogwen Valley
Cwm Tryfan Circular Walk in the Ogwen Valley, perfect for short days or with kids
Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) Circular Walk with South Stack and North Stack
Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) circular walk with south stack and north stack included
Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill
Let’s face it, 2020 was a horrible year, with many people stuck inside and unable to see friends, family, and loved ones. However, many of us found solace in the outdoors, something that we usually took for granted suddenly became the highlight of the day. Reconnecting with nature and our local areas has helped us both mentally and physically and allowed us to appreciate a slower pace of life.
Isle of Wight Coastal Path
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.
Limb Valley – a hidden woodland walk
Be sure you're winter-ready for your next chilly hike. GetOutside Champion Jessie Leong shares her top tips, plus a Limb Valley woodland route that's not to be missed this winter season.
Rydal Cave
Sat between Ambleside and Grasmere, Rydal is home to the extensively photographed Rydal Cave, a manmade former quarry. #GetOutside Champion Rory Southworth takes us on a leisurely 6.2km route.
The very best of the Langdale Pikes
James Forrest explores the very best of the Langdale Pikes in a long – but glorious – day of hiking.
The Howgill Fells
Drive along the M6 motorway between Carlisle and Lancaster and a magnificent mountain range will rise before you. Fells such as Great Gable, Helvellyn, The Langdale Pikes and Scafell Pike will entice you in with their rugged charm.
Moel Siabod Circular walk
Follow this medium difficulty walking route up Moel Siabod in Snowdonia with brilliant views from the summit
Old Man of Coniston and Levers Water Circular
The Old Man of Coniston is part of the Furness Fells in the Lake District standing 803m high, and lies to the west of the village of Coniston, and Coniston Water. OS GetOutside Champion duo, TwoTravlrs, take us across this underrated beauty of the Lakes.
A little Gem in London: Putney, Barnes to Chiswick Markets
A small ponder along green lush woodlands, passing old oak trees and wide open spaces along south of the river where the pace is a bit slower and the wildlife from Jays to Woodpeckers awaits you around the corner.
Bamford to Edale, via Ladybower
OS GetOutside Champion team, TwoTravlrs explore Ladybower Reservoir, one of the more popular reservoirs to visit in the Peak District.
Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr Circular Walk
OS Champion Tracy Purnell takes us on a half day circular walk across Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Bike exploring: The New Forest
Brockenhurst New Forest Loop. Just under 12 miles of easy going forest trails and tarmac. A great all year ride, perfect for families. The route starts and stops in the pretty little town of Brockenhurst.
Malham Cove & Gordale Scar
OS GetOutside Champion, Scott McAlister, explores Malham Cove and Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales, voted in at number 3 on ITV's Britain's favourite 100 walks.
Raven Crag – Thirlmere
OS GetOutside Champion, Jack Anstey, takes us on a short, steep walk with some of the most rewarding and spectacular views the Lake District has to offer.
Magical Malham walk
It’s busy in the summer but busy for a reason. This short walk packs a lot in; take in part of the Pennine Way National Trail, cross the stunning limestone pavement of Malham Cove, marvel at the enormity of Gordale Scar and get whisked away by the magical Janet’s Foss.
Tourist trail at Ingleton Waterfalls
The Yorkshire Dales are awash with rolling hills and beautiful walking routes. If you have time for just one walk when you are in the area, you would do well to head to the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail.
The Lawley Circular Hike
The Lawley is part of the Shropshire Hills range in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Lawley is one of the smaller hills, standing next to its big brother, Caer Caradoc. It's an interesting walk, as along the ridge there are remains of an ancient settlement and hill fort.
Kinder walk from Edale
In middle England we are blessed to have a huge range of walking opportunities available to us, and the Peak District is an excellent place to start if you have not explored this area before. One of my favourite places to head for hill walk is Edale, where the famous Pennine Way starts/finishes, and where you have easy access to Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, and a huge number of other walks with great views.
St Catherine’s Hill, Winchester
Topped with the remains of an iron-age fort, this short walk just outside Winchester gives great views across the area.
Jurassic Coast Golden Cap walk
Discover what’s Golden about the Jurassic Coast’s ultimate view point
Piper Holes, Marsden
Piper holes provides a gentle 3-mile walk to the head of the Colne Valley. It provides some fantastic views across the wild and rugged landscape of the Marsden Moors and passes the historic Stanedge canal tunnels. It is well sign posted with Marsden Walkers are Welcome signs.
Circular walk around Pen-Pych Mountain
Pen-pych sits at the head of the Rhondda Fawr Valley in South Wales, Rhondda Valley’s very own Table Mountain. Experience the spectacular views of Pen-pych circular walk. This is such a varied walk, which is steeped in history. It passes by some large dramatic waterfalls, two of which are Nant Carnfoesan and Nant Melyn. You can visit an Iron Age settlement of hut circles, views of a former colliery and an old disused railway tunnel.
Ennerdale Forest walk
The English Lake District is blessed with some of the finest scenery in the United Kingdom. Instead of going for the peaks, for this walk we've chosen to explore the Ennerdale Valley
Discovering bluebell woods with the Isle of Wight Walking Festival
Discovering bluebell woods with the spring Isle of Wight Walking Festival - an ideal spring walking route on this traditional holiday destination.
Munro bagging: Beinn Ime
Start exploring the Munros with this 9 mile walk around the highest point, Beinn Ime.
Elie to Anstruther: an afternoon stroll
This walk from Elie to Anstruther is a great for a sunny afternoon with refreshments along the way.
Discovering history around Haresfield Beacon
Haresfield Beacon in the Cotswolds gives glorious views over the River Severn all the way to the Black Mountains in Wales and offers a profusion of wildlife and historic sites.Follow this walking route from Seren Wildwood.
Running rings round Doughnot Hill
Take in the trig point on top of the brilliantly named Doughnot Hill in the Kilpatrick Hills north of Glasgow.
Tackling the Snowdon Summit via the Watkin Path and South Ridge
Get the sense of adventure and solitude and see many aspects of Snowdon across the day. You’ll see amazing waterfalls, rocks, old settlements, ridge lines and of course, the famous summit trig pillar!
Trig bagging at Foel Fras and Cwm Anafon
Tackling one of Wales' 15 big peaks with views across Snowdonia, Anglesey and Liverpool Bay from the Foel Fras trig pillar.
Trig bagging on the Isle of Man
The North Barrule trig pillar is on the Isle of Man and is at the end of a lovely ridge with many false summits.
Pen-y-ghent – a mountain of a hill that will give the family ‘summit’ to remember
Pen-y-ghent is the perfect hill with which to give young children a taste of an outdoor challenge. The circular walk to the summit from Horton-in-Ribblesdale is under six miles – perfect for little legs or when the days are short and time is squeezed.
A pint too far? Unforgetable walk from Loch Nevis to Loch Hourn
How far would you walk for a pint? Follow Phoebe Smith on this unforgetable walk from Loch Nevis to Loch Hourn
Stunning Peak District views on this Hope to Mam Tor and Hollins Cross walk
Perfect as a walk or run and great for families, this Peak District route is easy to follow with stunning views from the popular Mam Tor.
Exploring the Iron Age hill fort at Bryn Euryn
A circular walk to Bryn Euryn where you'll climb through woodland and discover the impressions in the grass of an Iron Age hill fort and bag a trig pillar.
Eternal peace and quiet with a walk to Three Barrows
This Dartmoor National Park route is full of interest and when you reach Three Barrows, you'll find a peaceful spot; it is easy to see why Bronze Age man chose to spend eternity there!
Dodging floods on a Derwent Water circular walk
Derwent Water is one of the most picturesque areas of the Lake District, but at the time I went I had to carefully plan a route to avoid recent flood damage.
Coastal views and cascading rivers on Exmoor
This circular coastal walk includes wild, expansive moorland steep-sided wooded valleys and a rugged coastline with high cliffs, hidden coves and secluded beaches.
A High Raise round from Grasmere
A walk from Grasmere up to the High Raise summit and trig pillar, the highest point in the Central Fells with commanding views of the whole Lake District.
A coastal loop of Ulverston with stunning views
This walk has a little of everything, from country lanes, beautiful views across Morecambe Bay, and a gradual climb to Brigg Common for a 360 degree view of the sea and the Lake District.
A 34km Special Forces trek in the Brecon Beacons
A serious challenge, trig 642 is, despite its modest height, quite possibly one of the most demanding trig pillars to bag, if you stay true to the way it would be reached if you were on Special Forces 'Selection'.
In Hope for a family adventure
Ideal for families - a mix of cycling, walking, waterfall scrambling and trail running, with each leg only a few kilometres, making an exciting day out in the Peak District.
A Dartmoor night navigation
A Dartmoor Night Navigation adventure by Two Blondes, OS GetOutside Champions. Follow their footsteps as they attempt a muddy Dartmoor at night.
Beinn Bhuidhe Bheag Circular Walk
Just south-east of Inverness is a hill known as Beinn Bhuidhe Bheag. At 462m, this 10km route can be done in a morning or afternoon and gives great views over the Moray Firth and Kessock Bridge.
Glyderau Circular Walk Including Tryfan
Where else can you go where you can bag 3 of the huge Welsh 3,000 foot peaks, visit places called The Canon, Cantilever Stone, Devils Kitchen or the magnificently titled Castle of the Wind, enjoy an ending worthy of any Hollywood blockbuster and all this and never be further than 1.5 miles away from the car park.
Discovering rivers and woodland in the New Forest
The New Forest, famous for its ancient heathland and wild ponies, is full of woodlands and wildlife, making it a perfect place for walking.
Car-free Peaks in the Peak District
Public transport accessible walk taking in two peaks – Lose Hill and Mam Tor. Sweeping views, ig, rocks for fun photos, possible pooh sticks and the option to descend to Edale village for refreshments. With well-marked paths and mostly steady grades this walk shows off the best of the area. Public transport available at both ends, or park in Hope and retrace your steps from the Mam Tor summit.
A bothy adventure and two Munros
OS GetOutside Champion Cat Webster takes us on a two-day bothy adventure, taking in two Munros along the way.
Up the Downs and Down the Ups on the Isle of Wight
This route was added to OS Maps last year by Country Walking magazine. With a free weekend, Jonathan and partner headed off on the ferry to give it a try.
Birks of Aberfeldy and Rob Roy Way
Discover the beautiful gorge at the Birks of Aberfeldy immortalised in the poem by Burns. This 21km circular walk includes parts of the Rob Roy Way.
The chance to experience an epic sunset with a walk to Baggy Point
Along this stretch of the North Devon coast the skies are vast, the seascape is panoramic and the sunsets can be epic. And Baggy Point – the mid-point of this circular walk – is most definitely a top-notch sunset viewing spot.
Rambling around Romsey’s countryside
The New Forest, famous for its ancient heathland and wild ponies, is full of woodlands and wildlife, making it a perfect place for walking.
Walking the South West Coast Path
OS GetOutside Champion, Kate Jamieson, takes us on an adventure along the South West Coast Path which she grew up exploring as a child. She covers some historic sites and amazing views across St Aldhelm’s Head & Chapman’s Pool.
Llyn Idwal and The Glyders
Glyder Fach is one of the more underrated mountains in Snowdonia, but coupled with taking in the views of Llyn Idwal and starting from the Ogwen valley, a long summers day or even a whole weekend can be made of this stunning walk.
Glamorgan Heritage Coast lighthouse walk
Glamorgan Heritage Coast stretches for 14 miles along the South Wales coast. Starting at Ogmore by Sea, to St Athan in the east, following the Wales coastal path.
Who has a walking wedding?
#GetOutside Champion, Stef Jackson-Horner, knew that a big white wedding wasn't for her and her fiancé; what they wanted was a walking wedding. Find out how the big day went and how you go about preparing for such an event in the British outdoors!
Walking The Ridge to conquer Mam Tor
A circular walking route from Castleton in the Peak District around Lose Hill, Hollins Cross and Mam Tor
Visiting the highest trig pillar in Worcestershire on The Malvern Hills
April 2016 is the 80th anniversary of the trig pillar. To mark the occasion Dan Grant walks to the highest trig pillar in Worcestershire on The Malvern Hills.
Wizards, woods and magical treehouses
Discover the secrets of Northumberland with this walk through Thrunton Woods near Alnwick, with secret paths and a magical treehouse!