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Bike exploring: Ladies Mountain Bike Sessions
Helen Pollard thinks more women should cycle. She takes us on a route around Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales to encourage us to #GetOutside on our bikes either solo or with family.
20 activities to try in autumn
Keep your children busy in autumn with these 20 ideas for fun outdoor activities suitable for all ages.
Leave the car at home
By walking or cycling instead, you’ll see a positive impact on your health and happiness, the environment and your wallet. Find out how you can swap shorter car journeys for active travel and make a real difference.
What is an FKT and how to get one
FKT is the Fastest Known Time it takes to complete a particular route. It’s a great way to challenge yourself, explore new places and get outside more often. Anyone of any ability can get involved. We take a look at FKTs in more detail including how you can get one.
Things to do in Brecon Beacons National Park
Planning a trip to the Brecon Beacons? Take a look at our top things to do in Brecon Beacons National Park including some of the best waterfalls and viewpoints to visit.
10 best British long-distance cycle routes
If you’re looking for an epic bikepacking or cycle touring trip, we have just the adventure for you! Sam Jones from Cycling UK shares with us his favourite long-distance cycle routes in Great Britain for both on and off-road adventures.
Public Rights of Way
Did you know, we show over 220,000 km of public rights of way on our maps? Approximately 170,000 km of these are footpaths and 40,000 km are bridleways. Over 4,600 km are National Trails and 30,900 km are recreational routes!
National cycle network added to os maps!
We’re pleased to announce that we’re are teaming up with Sustrans to create a brand new free layer in the OS Maps app. That’s 16,575-miles of brand new traffic-free and quiet on road cycling and walking routes to explore!