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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Oxford River

Oxford City Walks

October 23, 2025
12 min read

Oxford is home to a surprising variety of green spaces, nature reserves, and walking routes. Some are tucked within the city itself, while others are just outside its edges. From tranquil meadows and riverside parks to reservoirs and ancient woodlands, there’s a walk to suit every pace and interest.

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Kyance cove circular walk

Circular Walks in Cornwall: Lizard Point & Kynance Cove

October 23, 2025
6 min read

Join Dan Smedley on this Lizard Point Circular Walk and discover more beautiful Cornish walking routes with history, views, great pubs & cafe’s!

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Sam Taylor frost Mountain Biker

Women’s Mountain Biking – how to grow confidence and start competing

October 22, 2025
8 min read

Find out how mountain biking transformed my love for cycling and how competing in women only MTB races boosted my confidence

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Water of Leith

Edinburgh City Walks

October 22, 2025
12 min read

With almost half of its area covered in green space, and over 130 parks and gardens scattered throughout, Edinburgh and its surroundings are ideal for a walk in nature.

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Stone lands running around a stone

Mapping Memories: Adventures Among Britain’s Ancient Stones

October 21, 2025
6 min read

Discover Fiona Robertson’s adventures around Britain’s ancient stone sites guided by well-worn OS Maps and a lifelong love of megaliths.

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stone lands book cover

Book Review: Stone Lands by Fiona Robertson

October 21, 2025
3 min read

A personal story of exploration, memory, and connection to the land. From Avebury to Orkney, guided by OS Maps and a passion for megaliths…

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Kilchurn Castle

10 Castle Ruins in Scotland to Visit

October 20, 2025
13 min read

There’s something undeniably captivating about castle ruins and Scotland, in particular, is rich with remains that are perfect to weave into your next journey.

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spider on a map

The Surprising Role of Spiders in Britain’s First Maps

October 20, 2025
3 min read

Explore the intriguing story of Ordnance Survey’sBox of Spiders and its unexpected ties to the history of mapping in Britain.

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adventures on the water

Book Review: Adventures on the Water by Jo Moseley

October 17, 2025
3 min read

Join Jo Moseley in her new book Adventures on the Water as she shares heartfelt stories highlighting the impact of paddleboarding on lives.

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