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.

Explore More UK Walking Routes and Inspiring Adventures

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8 Holkham Hall Walking Routes

August 7, 2025
8 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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Capturing Nature: Felicity Martin on Hiking, Photography and choosing a quieter life

August 6, 2025
10 min read

Felicity Martin, the author of multiple Scottish Hiking Guide Books, shares her hiking and photography tips and tells us about her new quieter life

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How To Start Wild Swimming

August 5, 2025
3 min read

Find out how to start wild swimming safely with advice from wild swimming author and OS Champion Natasha Sones

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The Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge

August 5, 2025
6 min read

Here’s exactly what to expect on The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. He shares the basics with us of what you can expect on this epic 25 mile walking challenge taking in the summits of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside.

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

August 5, 2025
7 min read

The Yorkshire Dales National Park – Quintessential British countryside in the heart of North England.

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How joining a women-only group can help you get outside and meet others

August 1, 2025
8 min read

OS Champion Natasha Sones talks about the benefits of joining a female only group to build confidence in the outdoors

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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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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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