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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Exploring Waterfalls with the Suunto Race S

November 26, 2024
5 min read

Lisa explores a beautiful waterfall route in North Wales while reviewing the new Suunto Race S GPS watch.

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What makes you a runner? My experience with Imposter Syndrome in running

November 26, 2024
6 min read

What makes you a runner? OS Champion Crystal Silver talks openly about her imposter syndrome in running despite being an experienced marathon and ultra runner

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Holme Chapel Loop – A Rochdale Adventure

November 24, 2024
4 min read

Holme Chapel Loop: OS Champion Beth Craigen teamed up with Aspire 2 Inspire Communities for some essential navigation practice so they can help even more people to get outside.

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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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