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.

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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the lonely shepherd spooky walks in south wales

5 Spooky Hikes in South Wales for Halloween

October 13, 2025
8 min read

Explore the spookiest Halloween hikes in South Wales, from haunted castles to cursed streams and eerie woodland trails

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flapjack recipes for hikers

10 Homemade Flapjack Recipes for Hikers

October 13, 2025
5 min read

Flapjacks and hiking go hand in hand – don’t buy a version filled with preservatives – make your own! They’re easy!

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Llyn Peninsuar aerial view of Porthmadog

Gwynedd and Llyn Peninsula Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 7, 2025
25 min read

Pretty circular walks on the Llyn Peninsula – explore this breathtaking section of the North Wales Coast path

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Carmarthenshire Coast Circular Walks

Carmarthenshire Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 3, 2025
11 min read

Explore these gorgeous circular walks from the coast of Carmarthenshire – full of history and stunning nature with castles and epic views

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Newport Wetlands

Newport Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 3, 2025
5 min read

Explore the beautiful wetlands of Newport Nature Reserve with these fascinating circular walks off the South Wales Coast Path

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Neath Port Talbot Coast Circular Walks

Neath Port Talbot Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 3, 2025
5 min read

A couple of great Neath port Talbot circular walks that take in sections of the Wales Coast Path

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Prince of Wales Bridge

Monmouthshire Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 3, 2025
5 min read

Looking for a circular walk on the Monmouthshire section of the Wales Coast Path?

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Cardiff Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 3, 2025
6 min read

Enjoy circular walks from Cardiff that incorporate the Wales Coast Path – 3 walks including Penarth, Cardiff City and the barrage

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Point of Ayr Lighthouse Flintshire Coast Circular Walks

Flintshire Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 2, 2025
8 min read

Explore these lovely Flintshire Coast Circular Walks – great walks if you’re staying in Talacre, Rhyl or Prestatyn

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