Explore new places in your local area, adventure in the UK’s National Parks, or enjoy a coastal getaway with Ordnance Survey, your essential travel companion.
Known for our iconic paper maps, walking guide books, and award-winning OS Maps App, we provide inspiration for your next UK adventure here at Get Outside. From the Shetland Isles to the South West Coast Path, you’ll find plenty of ideas for your next outdoor adventure in the UK.
British National Parks
Our UK National Parks exist to enable everyone to enjoy getting outside into unspoilt nature and to preserve the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife for future generations.
Choose a National Park from the list below or use the interactive map to start planning a National Park adventure.
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Plastic-Free Hiking: How to Avoid Single-Use Plastic on Your Next Adventure
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The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch – are you ready?
Join OS Champion Wildlife Kate (Kate Macrae) for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, an annual, citizen‑science hour counting garden birds. Discover what it is, how to take part, and why your count matters.
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