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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PADDINGTON’S NEXT ADVENTURE: MAKE YOUR TOWN HIS HOME
Paddington’s next big adventure! Find out how to get a Paddington Statue in your home town!
The Benefits of Joining a Group
Need Motivation to Get Outside? Find out all the amazing benefits of joining a group to help motivate you to get outside more!
Fun Outdoor Kids Activities: Route Planning & Navigation Challenge
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.
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.
Upcycling Old Maps – DIY BAG with FREE TEMPLATE!
Upcycling Old Maps: Watch Lou Collins transform an old Ordnance Survey Map into a stylish personalised bag, ideal as a gift for a loved one
Stunning Sunrise Views in Yorkshire
Yorkshire’s best sunrise views and dawn adventures, recommended by Ordnance Survey and Taylors of Harrogate.
Map Puzzles for Adults & Children with Free Download
Download your free Map Puzzle samples and test yourself and your family on your map reading skills!
Paddle Boarding Tips – A beginner’s guide to stand-up paddle boarding
Looking for Paddle Boarding Tips? Read our complete beginners guide to SUP and SUP Essentials for safety on rivers, lakes and by the sea
Breeding Bird Surveys – Mapping the story of birds
Bird Breeding Survey and Methodology – OS Analyst Nichaphat Sukontason writes about running a Breeding Bird Survey around Ordnance Survey HQ and shows you how you can get involved.
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