Get Inspired to Get Outside
Unlock the Outdoors: Expert Tips and Inspiring Stories to Fuel Your Adventures
Short walks in Hampshire
Squeezing a short walk into our busy lives can seem like an impossible task but with a little planning, it’s more than doable. Here are five tips to help you incorporate a peaceful stroll into your day plus our favourite short walks in Hampshire for you to enjoy too.
Map Reading Skills – Advanced Guides
This collection of advanced guides will enhance your navigation skills and prepare you for the most extreme of adventures.
25 island adventures in Britain for families
Having explored over 600 islands in Britain, Lisa Drewe shares some of her top family-friendly island adventures in Britain, plus recommended walking routes. Whether you are a hiker, sand-castle maker, beach lover, wildlife watcher or just have a curious mind, these family-friendly adventures will help make a great tip.
A beginners guide to the compass
Improve your map reading skills with this beginner’s guide to the compass. We take a look at the different types of compass, such as a baseplate compass, and explain how to orientate a map with one.
A guide to hills and mountains in the UK and Ireland
Do you know your Munros from your Corbetts? The Adventure Patch Company tell us about hill bagging and explain some of the better and lesser known hills and mountain classifications in the UK and Ireland.
Most popular walking routes in OS Maps
OS Maps users have been busy over the last six months, following thousands of routes and saving their favourites. To help inspire your next adventure, we’re sharing the top 10 most popular walking route. All these routes are Trusted Routes, so they’ve been tried and tested by our partner experts up and down the nation, guaranteeing a great walk.
A guide to British bees
The decline of bees is a world wide problem. We take a look at the different types of bees in Britain, how you can identify them and what you can do to help protect them.
8 of the best spring hiking escapes for Londoners
OS Champion Alex Middleton shows us how accessible outdoor spaces are from London. Here’s 8 of his favourite spots for hiking near London which are all within 90 minutes from the capital city. All these routes make a great spring walk.
10 Best Dog Walks
Walking your dog on the same path each day can get boring, so why not mix things up with new routes. Our OS Champions recommend their tried-and-tested 10 best dog-friendly routes.
