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  • Sustainability

Be kind to the environment

September 1, 2021
3 min read

No one likes walking amongst litter, seeing plastic bottles bobbing around our waterways or wildlife distressed. So, now it’s time for us to think about how we give back and take care of the environment, just as it’s taken care of us. Here are 6 ideas to help you get outside and be kind to the environment.

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  • Wellbeing

Be kind to others

September 1, 2021
3 min read

Lend a helping hand to someone this National GetOutside Day, encourage them to join in the fun and be considerate to others while you’re out and about. Here are some ideas on how to get outside with/for others. See you outside on Sunday 26 September 2021!

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  • Water sports

Best British locations for surfing

August 16, 2021
6 min read

One of the many benefits of living on an island is the sea! Here are seven of our favourite surf spots in Britain for you to take to the waves.

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Free downloadable ebook for a summer outdoors

August 11, 2021
2 min read

This is your FREE complete guide to a summer outdoors!

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  • Walking

10 best British islands

August 6, 2021
8 min read

Author and OS GetOutside Champion Lisa Drewe shares her 10 best British islands to walk around, taken from her book Islandeering.

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  • Family activities

How to have the perfect picnic

July 29, 2021
5 min read

OS GetOutside Champion and Fell Foodie, Harrison Ward, reveals his top tips on how to have the perfect picnic including what to take and where to go.

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The OS Christmas Brochure is out!

Lots of exciting ideas for all your Christmas Gifts with Ordnance Survey

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  • Camping
  • Places to go
  • Walking

10 best bothy walks

July 22, 2021
23 min read

Author and outdoor guide, Geoff Allan shares his 10 best adventures from his book Scottish Bothy Walks.

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  • Camping

How to have a wild night out

July 14, 2021
5 min read

With busy lives it’s increasingly difficult for us to fit outdoor time into our daily schedules. So, why not use those twilight hours that might otherwise be sat in front of the TV to have an adventure. OS GetOutside Champion Belinda Kirk, offers some suggestions on how to have a wild night out.

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  • Places to go
  • Running
  • Walking

Exploring Britain’s National Parks

June 2, 2021
12 min read

OS GetOutside Champion Sean Conway runs a marathon in all 15 National Parks to highlight how incredible Great Britain is. We caught up with him to find out more about his challenge and discover what makes each National Park so special.