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
A Perfect Summer Day Out: Strawberry Picking and Country Walks
The perfect recipe for a family day out – a morning at a PYO Strawberry Farm followed by an afternoon walk
Tips for Walking and Running in Hot Weather
Quick tips for running and walking in hot weather by the outdoor experts. We show you how to stay cool and avoid heatstroke
Navigating with confidence: How a GPS empowers older walkers, solo hikers and women
Do you need a GPS device? Find out how a GPS empowers older walkers, solo hikers and women – enabling them to explore with more confidence
Understanding the Difference: Women’s vs. Men’s Backpacks
What’s the difference between men and women’s backpacks? – we explore all the design difference and look at plus size backpacks too
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon): Routes to the top
There are many routes to the top of Snowdon (in Welsh ‘Yr Wyddfa’) with some big paths that can get crowded and some lesser-trodden trails. Here’s all you need to know about the routes up Snowdon.
What is Japanese Walking and is it better than 10,000 steps a day?
Everything you need to know about Japanese Walking and why you should try it on your next walk.
UK 24 Hour Mountain Challenges – Distances & Ascents
A list of the UK’s most iconic 24hr hiking challenges – how many have you conquered?
How to Build Outdoor Confidence: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Outside
GROW YOUR HIKING CONFIDENCE! You don’t need to grow up hiking or arrive with all the gear and knowledge – follow our expert tips
Rydal Caves
A must visit! Sat between Ambleside and Grasmere, Rydal is home to the extensively photographed Rydal Cave
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