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
Horror Film Locations in the UK
UK Horror Film Locations: With Halloween around the corner, why not explore some routes passing real-life locations from iconic horror films using Ordnance Survey’s OS Maps?
Wild Swimming & Paddling Adventures by Train
Wild Swimming & Paddling by Train! Fi Derby shares her advice on getting outside for adventures by train wherever you are in the UK
Conwy Circular Paths from the Wales Coast Path
Conwy Circular Routes – Along this stretch of the Wales Coast Path, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the smallest church in Wales, marvel at the World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle.
Denbighshire Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path
Denbighshire Circular Routes from the Wales Coast Path. Denbighshire may be the shortest section of the path but these circulars are packed with interest
Glyndwr’s Way Circular Walks
Glyndŵr’s Way is a 135-mile (217 km) long National Trail that meanders through the stunning landscapes of mid-Wales. From historic towns and open moorland to rolling farmland and enchanting woodlands, this trail is perfect for all nature lovers.
Why do people run Marathons?
Why do people run marathons? Ordnance Survey has teamed up with our friends at APB Southampton Marathon to explore all the reasons…
Nature Walk Bingo Free Printable – Autumn & Winter Walks
Challenge your kids to spot everything on our OS Nature Walk Bingo sheet. This is great for keeping younger kids interested in going a little further on your next walk.
Monday’s are for Mountains – meet Solo Hiker Claire Edwards
A Life More Adventurous: meet Claire Edwards, a solo hiker who shares her story and some great advice and routes for anyone wanting to go it alone in the mountains
Circular Routes from the Offa’s Dyke Path by Rail
Rail2Trail: Offa’s Dyke Circular Walking Routes Accessible by Rail – we have a collection of 7 great short circular walks from Chepstow to Prestatyn!
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