Walking

10 best spring walks

The days are getting longer and the weather’s brightening up, so now there’s plenty of opportunity to make the most of our free time and enjoy the beautiful sights of spring. Whether you’re looking to find beautiful bluebells, delicious wild garlic, or cute newborn lambs, our 10 best spring walks will help you do just that.

5 microadventures for busy people

A microadventure is an accessible adventure that anyone can do in a tight timeframe and one which requires little (or no) specialist equipment. Low in cost and time, microadventures have become incredibly popular with busy working people.

How to start walking - 5 tips for beginners

Walking is one of the simplest yet effective ways to get fit and healthy outside. But getting started is often the hardest part. Emma Yoxall shares how she got into walking and gives us 5 tips for beginners to get you started.

The hiking checklist

Planning a hike? Unsure of what to carry? Our hiking checklist will help you get kitted out for a long day on the trail.

Lockdown adventures with OS Maps

There's always somewhere new to explore on your doorstep. Whether it's discovering new footpaths, trying a new activity for your daily exercise or uncovering hidden histories in your local area. Find out how OS Maps has helped our GetOutside Champions have new lockdown adventures below.

10 best walks to geographical landforms

Ask most adults what they remember from their geography lessons at school and many will reminisce about natural features such as waterfalls, oxbow lakes, meanders, spits, sea stacks and interlocking spurs. We’re fortunate to have so many of these ‘textbook’ geographical landforms on our doorstep in the UK - here's 10 of the best walks to find them.

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. Discover our top 20 Valentine's Day walks across Great Britain.

10 best city walks

The vast majority of us in Great Britain live in urban areas. Our cities have such an eclectic mix of people, cultures, skylines and history to enjoy. So, take a wander around the streets or your local park, find some new street art, and uncover the hidden histories that make up the cities we call home. Here's our selection of 10 of the best city walks.