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
GPX File FAQ’s – A Complete Guide For Hikers
Find out everything about hiking using GPX files? GPS expert, Jon Monks explains step by step how to use GPX files and where to find them.
Sustrans x OS: Edinburgh Cycling Guidebook
Easy City Cycling! OS Product Manager Kris Mackenzie reviews two of the routes from the new Cycling Edinburgh Guidebook
City Cycling Guide Books for Families and Tourists
Explore Edinburgh and London by bike with Richard Peace’s new OS Maps city cycling guide books, created in partnership with Sustrans. Discover safe, family-friendly routes!
Coast to Coast – Whitehaven to Sunderland
OS Champion Gee Jackson recounts how embracing the Coast to Coast challenge led her to discover the unwavering support of the outdoor community.
Cycling The Hebridean Way
Inspired by the life-changing walk in The Salt Path, OS Champion Meg Collington shares her own empowering adventure cycling the Hebridean Way
Tay Forest Park Mountain Biking & Electric Beaver!
This challenging mountain bike route takes in the iconic ‘Rake and Ruin’ trail and finishes on the fun flowy ‘Electric Beaver’.
Cycling in the Cairngorms – Ballater and Royal Deeside
Starting from the picturesque town of Ballater this route takes in the hidden gems of Royal Deeside with rivers, ruins, lochs and mountain views.
Isle of Purbeck Cycling Route – Dorset
Isle of Purbeck Cycling – from the stone ruins of Corfe Castle to the Jurassic Coast sea stack and stump of ‘Old Harry Rocks’
Upper Derwent Valley Mountain Biking Route
This 20KM Upper Derwent Valley MTB Route is perfect for people who want an adrenaline-fueled bike ride in the Peak District National Park.
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