Explore the UK with Ordnance Survey

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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.

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What is Japanese Walking and is it better than 10,000 steps a day?

June 27, 2025
5 min read

Everything you need to know about Japanese Walking and why you should try it on your next walk.

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What is the Ordnance Survey?

June 27, 2025
1 min read

The Map Men are here with a beginner’s guide to the Ordnance Survey and why we all use it 42 times a day on average!

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UK 24 Hour Mountain Challenges – Distances & Ascents

June 25, 2025
6 min read

A list of the UK’s most iconic 24hr hiking challenges – how many have you conquered?

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Summer Nature Walk Bingo – Free Printable

June 20, 2025
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.

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How to Build Outdoor Confidence: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Outside

June 12, 2025
3 min read

GROW YOUR HIKING CONFIDENCE! You don’t need to grow up hiking or arrive with all the gear and knowledge – follow our expert tips

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Rydal Cave Circular Walk and FAQ's

Rydal Caves

June 12, 2025
4 min read

​A must visit! Sat between Ambleside and Grasmere, Rydal is home to the extensively photographed Rydal Cave

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10 Picturesque Paddle Boarding Routes in London and The South East

June 10, 2025
7 min read

Paddleboarding expert Lisa Drewe shares 10 Paddleboarding routes in London and the South East from her new book! (all easily accessible by train)

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15 Must See Places for Jane Austen Fans to Visit in the UK

June 6, 2025
10 min read

Explore Jane Austen filming locations, interesting facts about the real grand houses and their fictional counterparts

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Emily Gill Great British Dog Walking (1)

Emily Gill

June 4, 2025

OS Champion Emily Gill loves nothing better than settling down with a cuppa and a map and plotting a new dog walking route! 

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