UK Route Guides – Get Inspired & Get Outside

Discover great outdoor activity ideas and detailed uk route guides from OS Maps to follow. Inspiration for finding new UK hiking routes, running trails, cycling routes and even your next paddle adventure.

Underbank reservoir dam Map of a walking route from Stocksbridge
  • Walking

Stocksbridge and the Underbank Reservoir, South Yorkshire

Yorks & Humber
7.3km / 4.5 miles

South Yorkshire Route Guide: An easy loop under 5 miles around Stocksbridge and the Underbank Reservoir.

wild swimmers painted onto a map
  • Walking

Moel Eilio Route Guide with The Rambling Artist

Wales
4.3 km

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 Summit and Trig
  • Walking

Moel Siabod via Daear Ddu Ridge

Wales
9.5 km / 5.9 miles

Moel Siabod via Daear Ddu Ridge Route Guide- the only summit that you can see 13 of the 14 Welsh 3000’s from!

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  • Walking

Cwm Tryfan Circular Walk – Ogwen Valley

4.8 mile / 7.8km

Cwm Tryfan Circular Walk in the Ogwen Valley, perfect for short days or with kids

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  • Walking

Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) Circular Walk with South Stack and North Stack

Wales
7.3km / 4.51m

Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) circular walk with south stack and north stack included

Rydal Cave running route on map
  • Running
  • Walking

Rydal Cave

North West
6.2 km / 4 miles

​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.

Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill route map
  • Walking

Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill

North West
5 km / 3 miles

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.

Limb Valley – a hidden woodland walk route
  • OS Champions
  • Walking

Limb Valley – a hidden woodland walk

North East
7.7 km / 5 miles

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.

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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The OS Christmas Brochure is out!

Lots of exciting ideas for all your Christmas Gifts with Ordnance Survey

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