Guides

Map reading skills for children

Instil a love of the outdoors that will last a lifetime.

Map reading skills - advanced guides

Learn some of the more advanced map reading skills for more extreme adventures or just to challenge yourself.

Map reading skills - beginner's guides

Map reading made easy! For beginners to advanced, adults or teenagers, find all you need to make map reading easy

National Map Reading Week

National Map Reading Week aims to inspire people of all ages and interests to GetOutside, explore, find adventure and make memories. The simple art of reading a map can open up the landscape, take us off well worn paths and keep us safe – and we’re here to help you learn how!

Map reading week 2019 quiz

10 epic mountains to climb

#GetOutside Champion James Forrest outlines 10 of his favourite mountains across England and Wales – why not give them a try this National Walking Month?

Snowdon: Routes to the top

There are many routes to the top of Snowdon itself (in Welsh 'Yr Wyddfa') with some big paths that can get crowded, but when you look across the horizon of a hundred hills you'll know why it's so popular.

The best summer family festivals

Music festivals are no longer reserved solely for grown-ups and this year’s UK offering promises plenty of al fresco family fun throughout the school holidays.

Top 6 days out amongst Britain's ancient ruins

Dave Hamilton, author of Wild Ruins BC, the Explorer’s Guide to Britain’s Ancient Sites, tells us about some of his favourite days out amongst the stones and earthworks of pre-Roman Britain.

Spring: an ode to the old and new

Spring should be a time for celebration as new life bursts forth and drives the grey skies of winter away. For #GetOutside Champion Nigel Vardy though, this Spring bought reflection on a man who inspired him in nature.