Cycling

Active commuting to work

GetOutside Champion, Debs Butler loves cycling to work. But how does she keep it up when the darker, colder months set in? Here’s her 6 tips to keep your activity high as the temperature outside drops.

9 mini adventures from London

A microadventure is an overnight (5pm to 9am) adventure so let’s define a mini adventure as a 24 - 48 hour adventure. One that can be enjoyed over weekends, snugged perfectly between Friday nights and Monday mornings, and provide a suitable smile inducing dose of outdoors time.

50 outside activities to try this summer

Summer is an excellent time of year to get out and about and enjoy what the UK has to offer. Here, OS #GetOutside Champion Zoe Homes, shares 50 outside activities for you to try this summer!

Summer Cycle Touring

There are many tales of cycle touring far off lands, whole continents and even the world, but a great tour can be as simple as an adventure from your front door. Follow Mel Nicholls on her summer cycle tour from Edinburgh to Lincolnshire.

National Cycle Network added to OS Maps!

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve teamed up with Sustrans to create a brand new FREE layer in the OS Maps Web.

Keep calm and pedal

Planning activities for the Summer holidays? Hoping to get your family outside and active? How about going on a bike adventure this year?

Stonehenge Winter Solstice Night Ride

The Autumn Equinox on 23 September is 1 of only 4 open access times to Stonehenge each year. Why not beat the traffic and cycle to the iconic monument like OS #GetOutside Champion Jack Thurston.

Beginners guide to choosing a GPS device

Would you like to use a walking, running or cycling GPS device to make your outdoor activities easier, safer or more fun but don't know where to start? This huge guide to choosing a GPS will get you started.

2019 British Walking & Cycling Festivals

From family strolls to extreme challenges, there are walking festivals and cycling festivals and events all over Britain in 2019. Search by location, or see the events in the next few days.

Hobby Month

Happy Hobby Month!​ January is a great time to have a go at something you've always fancied trying or wished you could do. Don't wish it, go for it! To get you started, here's some hobby inspiration from our GetOutside Champions and Ordnance Survey staff.