Guides

National GetOutside Day Prize Draw

For National GetOutside Day, we've teamed up with Craghoppers and Bullitt Mobile to bring you the ultimate adventure prize draw bundle worth £1,000! Enter now for your chance to WIN!

Can cows predict rain?!

If you’ve spent more time than usual discussing what the weather is going to be like recently or staring at the clouds pensively, it might be time to find out how many of those old ‘weather lore’ sayings have a basis in fact.

10 best routes for coffee and cake

Our GetOutside champions share their tried and tested routes which all incorporate a well-deserved stop for coffee and cake. Here's their top 10 coffee-fuelled routes and recommended sweet treats.

GetOutside Champions

Meet the 100 OS GetOutside Champions who will be leading the GetOutside charge and showcasing the best of Britain with their stories and tips. They hope to help and inspire you to GetOutside – follow them on social media for more advice, adventures and gorgeous photos.

50 of the best day trips across GB

Whether it's a single day trip, or a series of long weekends, there's some epic things to see and do outside across Great Britain. The OS GetOutside Champions bring you 50 of the best day trip ideas!

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.

Staycations are the new vacations

Already booked your summer staycation? Make your time outdoors amazing whilst you're there with these ideas for what to see and do across GB, brought to you by our OS GetOutside Champions.

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.

The new ‘lockdown’ lifestyle

What has lockdown taught you and what new habits will become the norm? Georgie Duckworth from GoWildGoWest explores the top 5 things she's learnt from isolation and why we should take the good experiences with us into the future.