Walking

7 top tips for rainy days outside

Although the nights are drawing in, and the days are getting wet and chillier, there's still so much fun to be had outside! Here are 7 of our GetOutside Champion's top ideas for enjoying the outdoors during autumn and winter.

Gear Guide: Walking Poles

The simple wooden walking stick has gone high-tech! This is a quick look at why you might want a walking pole, and what sort of features to look for when you are choosing one.

10 best bothy walks

Author and outdoor guide, Geoff Allan shares his 10 best adventures from his book Scottish Bothy Walks.

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.

Great British bakes for picnics and adventures

Discover some traditional baked treats from all corners of Great Britain and follow these easy recipes so you can prepare the perfect picnic or stock up for your next walk.

Exploring Britain's National Parks

OS GetOutside Champion Sean Conway runs 15 marathons in 15 National Parks in 15 days to highlight how incredible Great Britain is. We caught up with him to find out more about his challenge and discover what makes each National Park so special.

Step outside for your mental health

We caught up with some of our OS GetOutside Champions to chat about their experiences with mental health and how getting outside, talking to someone, and connecting with nature can make all the difference.

Our 50 favourite walks - from the OS Team

Here are 50 of our favourite walks, brought to you by the OS Team including our OS GetOutside Champions.

Sensory walks

We’ve teamed up with the national charity Sense to support their work on a programme of sensory walks. Find out how you can better connect with nature and get the most from your next walk.

10 best pub walks

There’s nothing like a hot toddy to warm the cockles after a chilly walk, or a mouth-watering pub Sunday roast at the end of a trail. Here's 10 of the best pubs walks bought to you by the OS GetOutside Champions, plus a guest entry from Visit Scotland.