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
Langstone Harbour Cycle Route – Hampshire
This flat circular cycle route is perfect for friends and families with children who are comfortable riding for a couple of hours.
Cycling to Freshwater Bay from Yarmouth
A fabulous Isle of Wight cycle route to Freshwater Bay from Yarmouth via the Lymington ferry crossing – perfect for a sunrise cycle!
New Forest Cycling Route from Burley to Bolderwood
New Forest Cycling Route: From Burley up through the wooded enclosures on the permitted gravel tracks to the deer sanctuary at Bolderwood
Get to the Gym v Get Outside
Why you should bin the gym and get outside instead if you want to boost your mental and physical wellbeing this winter
No Excuses: Practical TIPS for Exercising in Winter
Are you full of excuses when it comes to getting outside in winter? Read our list of top winter exercising tips to keep safe and get energised this winter
OS Test The Best Lightweight Head Torch – Silva Smini & Smini Fly
Our intrepid OS Champions review the NEW Smini Headtorch and Smini Fly Headtorch – take a look at their in depth reviews
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?
Beginners guide to choosing a GPS device
Would you like to use a walking, running or cycling GPS device to make your outdoor activities easier, safer or more fun but don’t know where to start? This GPS guide looks at different features and functions to help you choose a GPS device most suited to you.
Tour of Britain Cycling Challenges
Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women is in June. OS and British Cycling have picked out four Mountain climbs for you and your friends to challenge yourselves.
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