Get Inspired to Get Outside

Unlock the Outdoors: Expert Tips and Inspiring Stories to Fuel Your Adventures

Marathon - Amy Wright
  • Running

Why do people run Marathons?

October 21, 2024
7 min read

Why do people run marathons? Ordnance Survey has teamed up with our friends at APB Southampton Marathon to explore all the reasons…

  • Family activities

Nature Walk Bingo Free Printable

October 16, 2024
2 min read

Challenge your kids to spot everything on our OS Nature Walk Bingo sheet. This is great for keeping younger kids interested in going a little further on your next walk.

  • A Life More Adventurous
  • Beginner’s guides
  • Hiking
  • Wellbeing

Monday’s are for Mountains – meet Solo Hiker Claire Edwards

October 15, 2024
9 min read

A Life More Adventurous: meet Claire Edwards, a solo hiker who shares her story and some great advice and routes for anyone wanting to go it alone in the mountains

Offas Dyke - Prestatyn Hillside
  • Hiking
  • Walking

Circular Routes from the Offa’s Dyke Path by Rail

October 11, 2024
4 min read

Rail2Trail: Offa’s Dyke Circular Walking Routes Accessible by Rail – we have a collection of 7 great short circular walks from Chepstow to Prestatyn!

Elizabeth Asad Wild Swimming
  • Swimming

Wild Swimming Safety – Keep safe whilst wild swimming

October 10, 2024
7 min read

Wild Swimming Safety – Are you worried about trying wild swimming? Learn how to keep safe when wild wild swimming with our OS Champions

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  • Gear guides
  • OS Curated Gift Guides

Nature Gifts for Kids

October 9, 2024
4 min read

Nature Gifts for Kids – OS Curated gift ideas for children who love to explore the outdoors and enjoy nature, give the gift of adventure

A wee dook, wild swim and Beach clean with Gee Jackson and Red Changing Robe
  • Gear guides
  • OS TEST THE BEST
  • Swimming

A ‘Wee Dook’ – Eco Adventuring with the Red Equipment Pro Change EVO

October 8, 2024
4 min read

Join OS Champion Gee Jackson as takes this brand new changing robe through it’s paces in her Red Equipment Pro Change EVO review

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  • Safety

Mountain Rescue’s accident black spots

October 4, 2024
14 min read

Mountain Rescue England and Wales share with us a handful of accident black spots across Britain, in which they are often called to, and how you can stay safe when visiting these areas.

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  • Hiking
  • Safety

Winter Hiking Tips from Mountain Rescue – Staying Safe in the Dark

October 2, 2024
7 min read

As the days get shorter it’s important to take extra precautions when getting outside. Mountain Rescue share their expert advice for staying safe in the dark.