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
Cycling The Hebridean Way
Inspired by the life-changing walk in The Salt Path, OS Champion Meg Collington shares her own empowering adventure cycling the Hebridean Way
Tay Forest Park Mountain Biking & Electric Beaver!
This challenging mountain bike route takes in the iconic ‘Rake and Ruin’ trail and finishes on the fun flowy ‘Electric Beaver’.
Cycling in the Cairngorms – Ballater and Royal Deeside
Starting from the picturesque town of Ballater this route takes in the hidden gems of Royal Deeside with rivers, ruins, lochs and mountain views.
Isle of Purbeck Cycling Route – Dorset
Isle of Purbeck Cycling – from the stone ruins of Corfe Castle to the Jurassic Coast sea stack and stump of ‘Old Harry Rocks’
Upper Derwent Valley Mountain Biking Route
This 20KM Upper Derwent Valley MTB Route is perfect for people who want an adrenaline-fueled bike ride in the Peak District National Park.
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
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