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Try these 14 Routes with your TCS London Marathon MyWay Adventure

February 29, 2024
10 min read

Complete the TCS London Marathon wherever you wish with 14 virtual OS Maps routes to try.

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Best Christmas walks

December 15, 2023
13 min read

Christmas and New Year offer so many reasons to put on your walking boots and head out into the great outdoors. Whether it’s to breathe in the refreshing winter air or to walk off your Christmas dinner, there’s nothing like a festive stroll. To help you find one near you, here are some of our most popular.

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The nation’s favourite places

October 6, 2023
16 min read

We asked the nation to share their favourite place and what it means to them. Find the best outdoor places near you!

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Top 100 largest parks in Britain

September 13, 2023
12 min read

Whether you seek nature, history, a place to play or just a moment of quiet, parks have something extraordinary to offer. Here are the top 100 largest parks in Britain.

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10 best lochs in Scotland you must visit

June 28, 2023
6 min read

From the island-rich Loch Maree and the secluded beaches of Loch Morar, OS Champion, Lisa Drewe, reveals her 10 best lochs in Scotland you must visit.

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Areas of Natural Beauty

May 31, 2023
8 min read

OS Champion, Anita Kerwin-Nye, set herself the challenge to visit all areas of natural beauty in England with her family. Here are 10 of her favourite areas including information on where to go and a recommended walk.

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Traffic-free cycling routes in the West Midlands

April 21, 2023
6 min read

British Cycling share their favourite traffic-free cycling routes within the West Midlands, all of which are available in OS Maps. These family-friendly routes are suitable for all cycling abilities and make a great day out.

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South West Coast Path: 10 of the best spots

March 8, 2023
6 min read

The South West Coast Path stretches from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset. Surging around the south coast, England’s longest National Trail is an awesome place in which to GetOutside. Here are 10 great spots to visit.

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Best wild ruins for families to visit in the Midlands

February 8, 2023
4 min read

Nikki Squires, author of Wild Guide Central England, shares her favourite wild ruins in the Midlands area and tips on how to visit. From the White Ladies Priory in Wolverhampton to the The Elephant Stone in Worcestershire, all these family-friendly locations make a great day out.