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.

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Need Motivation to Get Outside? Find out all the amazing benefits of joining a group to help motivate you to get outside more!

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Christmas Walk Ideas & Inspiration!

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Christmas Walk Inspiration! Where will you go on your traditional Christmas or Boxing Day walk this year? We have 12 great ideas and 1000’s more on our OS Maps App to try!

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