Explore the UK with Ordnance Survey

Your essential travel companion

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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15 Microadventures You Can Try This Weekend Without Taking Time Off

July 28, 2025
9 min read

We share 15 ideas for your next microadventure – a microadventure is a mini escape into nature without the need to take time off work and spend a fortune!

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9 Holkham Hall Walking Routes

July 24, 2025
9 min read

Uncover the wonders of Holkham Hall, a stunning country house with rich history and endless outdoor adventures on the North Norfolk coast.

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Worry Free Off Grid Camping

July 21, 2025
6 min read

Off Grid Camping – we speak to Wild With Consent about how they are helping people find the perfect wild camping spots with landowners consent

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Dog Friendly Isle of Wight Walks

July 18, 2025
8 min read

Kris Mackenzie shares his experience of a dog friendly walking holiday on the Isle of Wight

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Sustrans x OS: Edinburgh Cycling Guidebook

July 14, 2025
10 min read

Easy City Cycling! OS Product Manager Kris Mackenzie reviews two of the routes from the new Cycling Edinburgh Guidebook

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A Perfect Summer Day Out: Strawberry Picking and Country Walks

July 11, 2025
3 min read

The perfect recipe for a family day out – a morning at a PYO Strawberry Farm followed by an afternoon walk

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Tips for Walking and Running in Hot Weather

July 10, 2025
1 min read

Quick tips for running and walking in hot weather by the outdoor experts. We show you how to stay cool and avoid heatstroke

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Navigating with confidence: How a GPS empowers older walkers, solo hikers and women

July 9, 2025
5 min read

Do you need a GPS device? Find out how a GPS empowers older walkers, solo hikers and women – enabling them to explore with more confidence

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Stepping Out: How Forces Wives Challenge is building Confidence and Community 

July 9, 2025
4 min read

Forces Wives Challenge walks are more than just exercise; they’re about building friendships, gaining new skills, and experiencing the incredible power of community.

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