Walking

The ultimate outdoor activity - you can walk almost anywhere at any time, discover new places and keep fit.

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Life of a Mountain

​The spectacular finale of the ‘Life of a Mountain’ trilogy is here. From multi-award winning filmmaker, author, photographer and GetOutside Champion Terry Abraham, it takes us on a breath-taking journey of a year in the life of the Lake District's most popular peak, Helvellyn.

Three walks in West Wight

GetOutside Champion Debs Butler regularly visits her parents on the Isle of Wight, exploring by foot or bike. Here's her top 3 walks on the west of the island.

OS Maps: How-to video guides

We’ve created a series of short ‘how to’ videos to help you get started or make the most of OS Maps. Packed full of great planning features and extensive mapping across Great Britain, OS Maps is the only app you’ll need for your next adventure. Enjoy your guide to the great outdoors!

Two day hike

Long distance walking is more popular than ever in the UK. GetOutside Champion Phillipa Cherryson heads out on a two day hike to explore some of our amazing countryside.

Mountain safety

Experienced walkers are heading back to the summits after the COVID-19 lockdown. Many of us who have discovered the joy of walking during lockdown are keen to follow in their footsteps too. OS GetOutside Champion Phillipa Cherryson spoke to Brecon Mountain Rescue Team for some pointers on how to stay safe and what to take.

Expedition packing

Dreaming of taking on that next expedition? GetOutside Champion James Forrest gives us his top 10 genius tips and tricks to help you travel like a pro.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragons

How do you go about inspiring those above you? For OS GetOutside Champion Jessie Leong, her journey took her surprisingly close to home by encouraging her Dad – a typical ‘Asian Tiger’ father who had never set foot in the mountains – to try out an adventure in Snowdonia National Park.

GetOutside without leaving a trace

You can’t beat getting outside in the British countryside. But it's vital that we leave no trace when we're enjoying the great outdoors. Let's make sure that generations to come can enjoy the countryside just as we do.

Explore from your door

How well do you know your local area? You may be surprised by how many paths and greenspaces are waiting for you to find! Now's the time to explore from your door, on foot or by bike, and discover the lesser-known paths and trails. We asked our GetOutside Champions how they’ve been exploring their local area and what they’ve enjoyed the most.

GetOutside Magazine

Welcome to the GetOutside Magazine. Turn every journey from your doorstep into an adventure with inspiring stories, tips, ideas and advice to make the most of your time outside.

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