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
Catrigg Force Circular Walk
This Catrigg Force circular walk is a great short walk with amazing views and geology to marvel at!
Alport Castles Circular Route – High Peak
A circular walk to the impressive Alport Castles with its towers of rocks almost precariously standing tall in the valley
Blackstone Edge Mountain Bike Circular Route
Perfect for beginners – try this Blackstone Edge Mountain Bike Circular Route, 30 minutes of exhilarating fun!
New Forest Cycling Route from Burley to Bolderwood
New Forest Cycling Route: From Burley up through the wooded enclosures on the permitted gravel tracks to the deer sanctuary at Bolderwood
Paddleboarding the River Ure from Boroughbridge to Linton Lock
The River Ure from Boroughbridge to Linton Lock is the perfect place for a paddleboarding adventure on a warm spring and summer day.
The ‘Silent Walking’ trend that’s getting Gen-Z outdoors
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
Pen y Crug & Maen-du Well Walk
Take a walk up Pen Y Crug Hillfort – a historical and beautiful area with views of Bannau Brycheiniog
Lake District Horseshoe Hikes
3 of the best Lake District Horseshoe Hikes – learn about these beautiful walks and why horseshoes routes are more challenging!
New Forest National Park
The New Forest National Park is home to rare heathland and iconic ponies.
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