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Discover great outdoor activity ideas and detailed adventures to follow around the UK for all types of activities and adventurers.

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.

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.

  • Cycling

Mountain Biking around Claife Heights

North West
13 km / 8 miles

The Lake District is a hub for adventure, whether you’re looking for multi-day hikes or just escaping for a few hours. It’s also home to some amazing gravel tracks and quiet lanes that are perfect for getting out on the mountain bike.

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.

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.

  • Walking

Up the Downs and Down the Ups on the Isle of Wight

South East
13 km / 8 miles

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.

  • Family activities
  • Walking

A little Gem in London: Putney, Barnes to Chiswick Markets

London
5.1 km / 3 miles

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.