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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The ‘Silent Walking’ trend that’s getting Gen-Z outdoors

March 6, 2025
3 min read

Can you take a silent walk? No music. No podcasts. No livestreaming. No pictures for an Instagram story – not even the occasional ‘ding’ of a message notification

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Pen y Crug & Maen-du Well Walk

March 4, 2025
2 min read

Take a walk up Pen Y Crug Hillfort – a historical and beautiful area with views of Bannau Brycheiniog

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Lake District Horseshoe Hikes

March 4, 2025
5 min read

3 of the best Lake District Horseshoe Hikes – learn about these beautiful walks and why horseshoes routes are more challenging!

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New Forest National Park

March 3, 2025
5 min read

The New Forest National Park is home to rare heathland and iconic ponies.

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Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

March 3, 2025
12 min read

Peaks, paths and lakes for great walks, climbs and fishing.

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A stone path leading from Mam Tor mountain along the ridge.

Peak District National Park

March 3, 2025
8 min read

A walkers paradise at the southern end of the Pennines.

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Lake District National Park

March 3, 2025
9 min read

World famous waterside scenery.

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Long Distance Footpaths: Discovering Britain’s ‘Diamond’ trails

February 21, 2025
6 min read

How do you find the best footpath? Diamonds on OS maps mark named long-distance routes, highlighting footpaths are truly something special!

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win hill trig point beginner hike in the peak district

Best Hikes in the Peak District for Beginners

February 14, 2025
3 min read

A few of the best hikes in the Peak District for you to try if you are new to hiking and want something that’s easy to follow and not too long!

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