Running
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
Dunwich Hourglass Running Route
This enjoyable running route takes in the best of Dunwich, a small historic village on the Suffolk coast.
Old Winchester Hill Nature Reserve Run
An SSSI, a National Nature Reserve and a Dark Sky location, it’s no surprise that Old Winchester Hill is a firm favourite
Three Edges Run – Peak District
Great running on the three Edges, over boulders with views that make the climbs worth the effort!
Butser Hill Circular Run, South Downs
Butser Hill part of the South Downs Way - this run is undulating with short uphills to push yourself then recover on the downs.
Bures Dragon Circular
A fun Bures Dragon circular passing through areas of the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale (AONB)
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.
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.
Hutton Roof Crags
Hutton Roof Crags is a lesser walked area in Cumbria. Rory Southworth takes us through a remarkable hillside littered with limestone pavement.
Race to the Stones 100km ultra marathon
The Race to the Stones is 100km along one of the oldest trails in Britain - The Ridgeway. Trail runner and OS CEO Nigel Clifford found out how tough it can be.
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.
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 run with a twist – hunting posts in Hampstead Heath
Orienteering doesn't require technical kit, is very affordable and there are events held most weekends in rural and urban areas, as well as free fixed courses in forests and parks across Britain.
Urban Trails
Finding running routes in urban areas may not be as hard as you think. Mountain runner Max Nicholls tells us how he trains for National and World Championships by finding routes in South London.
Bagging the Welsh dragon in the Black Mountains
Crossing the Black Mountains, starting at Pandy and moving on to Hay-on-Wye, the route has incredible views and a line of trig points ending in one decorated with a Welsh dragon.