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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How Can Festivals Be More Sustainable?

June 20, 2024
5 min read

How can festivals be more sustainable? Take a look at 5 festivals that are taking sustainability seriously

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Mountain Safety in the Summer

June 17, 2024
10 min read

Mountain Safety: Ordnance Survey, Mountain Rescue England and Wales and the Met Office join forces to offer some great advice on summer safety in the mountains.

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Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill route map

Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Let’s face it, 2020 was a horrible year, with many people stuck inside and unable to see friends, family, and loved ones. However, many of us found solace in the outdoors, something that we usually took for granted suddenly became the highlight of the day. Reconnecting with nature and our local areas has helped us both mentally and physically and allowed us to appreciate a slower pace of life.

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Limb Valley – a hidden woodland walk route

Limb Valley – a hidden woodland walk

April 8, 2024
4 min read

Be sure you’re winter-ready for your next chilly hike. GetOutside Champion Jessie Leong shares her top tips, plus a Limb Valley woodland route that’s not to be missed this winter season.

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The Isle of Wight Coastal Path Route

Isle of Wight Coastal Path

April 8, 2024
10 min read

The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a 70-mile waymarked walk which goes around the whole island. It hugs much of the coastline and can easily be split into shorter sections. Helen from the OS Team shares her experience of running the route in a day.

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The very best of the Langdale Pikes route

The very best of the Langdale Pikes

April 8, 2024
4 min read

James Forrest explores the very best of the Langdale Pikes in a long – but glorious – day of hiking.

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The Howgill Fells walking route on a map

The Howgill Fells

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Drive along the M6 motorway between Carlisle and Lancaster and a magnificent mountain range will rise before you. Fells such as Great Gable, Helvellyn, The Langdale Pikes and Scafell Pike will entice you in with their rugged charm.

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Old Man of Coniston and Levers Water Circular walking route on map

Old Man of Coniston and Levers Water Circular

April 8, 2024
4 min read

The Old Man of Coniston is part of the Furness Fells in the Lake District standing 803m high, and lies to the west of the village of Coniston, and Coniston Water. OS GetOutside Champion duo, TwoTravlrs, take us across this underrated beauty of the Lakes.

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Moel Siabod route

Moel Siabod Circular walk

April 8, 2024
4 min read

Explore Moel Siabod with this medium difficulty walking route in Eryri Snowdonia, and enjoy stunning views from the summit.

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