Guides

Street2Peak: Behind the scenes

Street2Peak follows a group of inner city young adults aiming to transform their lives through adventure. OS GetOutside Champion and Mountain Leader, Jason Rawles, takes us behind the scenes of the project.

The Isle of Mull – The Long Way Around

While planning to circumnavigate Iceland by bicycle (3000km in 20 days) I found myself in Western Scotland and looking for a long ride which I could use to train my body for the upcoming challenge. A demanding cycle, worth every minute for the beautiful scenery.

Walking back to health

#GetOutside Champion Hilary Tomlinson tells us about how she walked herself back to health after struggling with the effects of Meniere's Disease.

5 Autumnal walks in the Lake District

12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, 4 seasons. Whichever you use the measure a year, the Lake District will still be stunning. However, there is one of these periods when something quite magical happens!

Five activities to try on an autumn Sunday

Even though the nights are drawing in, temperatures are dropping and the prospect of long days at the beach have to be packed away until next year, autumn is still a favourite season for many Brits. There are many indoor and outdoor activities that can be enjoyed during the cooler months.

Wolfscote Dale and Beresford Dale from Hartington

Dovedale is a honey pot for the Peak District and attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. This 10km circular walk gives you all the pleasures of upper Dovedale, starting and ending in the charming Peak District village of Hartington but without the crowds of Dovedale.

Iconic film locations you can visit in the UK

Entertaining the children can be trying at times, but Britain is filled with loads of fantastic film locations that are free to explore.

Get involved with National GetOutside Day

​On Sunday 30 September you could be part of something big. Something that’ll make you healthier and happier, and more connected with friends and loved ones. Because that’s when you can join Ordnance Survey’s National GetOutside Day.

24 hours - Ready, Steady, Go!

​24 hours might not sound like much time. But when spent outdoors, time seems to roll a bit differently - you can sufficiently top up your rechargeable odometer without feeling like you need a recovery holiday when you get home!

Bike exploring: Saltburn Seaside Adventure

As beautiful as Wensleydale is and we are lucky to call it home we miss the sea. So to rectify the longing for the sound of crashing waves and sand in our sandwiches we decided to head for Saltburn. However to make it a real adventure we took the bikes and a trailer.