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.

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Walking in Snow

November 21, 2024
1 min read

With cold weather expected to hit Britain over the next few days, here’s a quick guide to walking in snow from hiker, snowboarder and OS GetOutside Champion Jonathan Elder.

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Outdoorsy Christmas Gift Ideas from Ordnance Survey Champions!

November 20, 2024
8 min read

Need some Christmas Gift Inspiration? Our OS Champions have picked out some great outdoorsy gift ideas for your adventure loving friends and family

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Fun Outdoor Kids Activities: Route Planning & Navigation Challenge

November 13, 2024
4 min read

Set your kids a fun navigation challenge with their own personalised Ordnance Survey Map! Get kids outdoors and having fun learning about their environment in this fun kids outdoor activity idea.

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8 Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in England, Scotland and Wales

November 13, 2024
9 min read

8 Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in the UK! We share beautiful locations hand picked by SUP Expert Jo Moseley with top launch and safety tips

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Brendan Clayton

November 8, 2024

Meet Brendan Clayton, freelance photographer and hiker on a mission to hike every mountain in England & Wales

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Carys Rees

November 8, 2024

Meet Carys, a Mountain Rescue team member and big fan of wild camping in Bannau Brycheiniog

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Capturing Nature: Felicity Martin on Hiking, Photography and choosing a quieter life

November 6, 2024
10 min read

Felicity Martin, the author of Outstanding Walks in Scotland shares her hiking and photography tips and tells us about her new quieter life

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Five Firework Free Dark-Sky Locations for a Serene Bonfire Night

November 4, 2024
5 min read

This guide explores top stargazing spots, and how to find them with OS Maps, where the beauty of the night sky becomes the highlight

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Alex Dziadulewicz

November 4, 2024

Meet Alex, a part time farmer and avid hiker from the Cotswolds

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