Walking

OS GetOutside Champions

Like you, our new team of OS GetOutside Champions have changed how they’re spending time outside at the moment. Follow us on social media where we’ll be sharing how they’re handling social distancing and self-isolation, whilst making the most out of their personal outdoor spaces and encouraging you to do the same.

GetOutside Inside

​Over 50 national organisations in the outdoor recreation industry have come together to keep you connected with the outdoors and engaged with our natural environments whilst we all continue to self-isolate to help protect our communities. ​As a collective, we hope to educate, entertain, inspire the nation, sharing in your challenges and achievements to help keep everyone both mentally and physically positive.

COVID-19 update

Our latest update on COVID-19. Can I still get outside?

8 of the best Spring hiking escapes for Londoners

Alex Middleton, co-founder of Vespucci Adventures, shows us how accessible outdoor spaces are from London. Here's 8 of his favourite spots for a walk which are all within 90 minutes from the capital city.

Top 20 Valentine's Day Walks

Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a happy singleton, head out this Valentine's Day with a beloved partner, family or four-legged friend. Here's our GetOutside Champion's top 20 suggestions for romantic walks across Great Britain.

Night Nav at Dark Skies Festival

Walking through the countryside after-dark might lack the sweeping panoramic views of daytime walks but the experience can be just as special. Guided walking specialist Gareth Williams from Large Outdoors explains why and gives some tips on striding out at night.

Walking in Mud

It’s that time of year when many of your favourite paths can turn into a quagmire. Here’s top tips on how to deal with walking in mud.

Walking the Norfolk Coast Path

John is registered blind. Along with his sight guide Lauren, they are on a mission show the world that blind or disabled people can do great stuff outside too.

2020 British Walking & Cycling Festivals

From family strolls to extreme challenges, there are walking festivals and cycling festivals and events all over Britain in 2020. Search by location, or see the events in the next few days.

Mid-life crisis? I’m taking mine for a swim!

Although middle age can bring with it family, physical and mental changes, for many people it is also a time of increased freedom, funds and opportunity. All of which give us greater reason to spend more time outside.​