NATIONAL WALKING MONTH
Outdoor Adventures Await…
Editor’s Choice: Unlock the Outdoors – Expert Hiking, Cycling and Trail Running Advice – Inspiring Stories to Fuel Your UK Adventures
Find Your Path: Outdoor Adventure Guides
Discover your next UK hiking guide, trail run, or cycling route with our inspiring route guides. Each route guide includes downloadable GPX files for easy navigation with OS Maps. You’ll find step-by-step instructions, parking tips, and top recommendations to enhance your experience.
Route Review: Southwold Circular Walk
Southwold Circular Walk – OS Champion Natasha Somes reviews one of the 28 walks from our Suffolk Outstanding Circular Walks Pathfinder guide book.
Route Review: Tryfan North Ridge – Grade One Scramble
North Ridge of Tryfan Route Review – OS Champion Alex Jackson took our Eryri Pathfinder Guide and put this grade 1 scramble to the test.
Inspiration to Get Outside
Here, you will discover inspiration and guidance for all kinds of outdoor adventures, including for those beginning their journey, featuring beginner hiking guides, paddleboarding advice, and a wide array of other outdoor pursuits! We also share expert reviews of outdoor and hiking gear from our OS Champions and industry specialists.
Raynor Winn on the healing power of walking (and how it feels to be played by Gillian Anderson!)
Raynor Winn discusses the healing power of walking and how she felt about Gillian Anderson playing her in the film of her book The Salt Path
The Ridgeway Walk & Map
The Ridgeway Walk is a historic National Trail that stretches for 87 miles (139km) across southern England
Walking the 41 Yorkshire Dales Mountains with the Kids
Hiking with kids in the Yorkshire Dales – Sam and her kids completed all 41 of the Yorkshire Dales highest peaks in just 1 year!
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OS Champions
Insights and stories from our seasoned outdoor champions
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Get more from the outdoors with OS Maps. Whether you’re planning a mountain hike, taking the kids for a woodland bike ride, or looking to discover a new local adventure, OS Maps helps you explore with more confidence.
Discover thousands of ready-made routes from outdoor experts; view & download maps directly to your phone, or print from your computer.
With trusted mapping, route planning tools & features, created by Ordnance Survey; OS Maps helps you make the most of your time outside.
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Ordnance Survey are the experts in mapping. Shop our selection of UK Maps for hiking, walking and your next outdoor adventure. Plus don’t miss our selection of essential walking guidebooks.
Whether you’re exploring the breathtaking landscapes of the UK’s National Parks or enjoying a serene coastal getaway, our paper maps are your indispensable travel companion.
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