Explore the UK with Ordnance Survey

Your essential travel companion

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

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Amy Jones

August 16, 2024

Meet Amy Jones, a literature lover currently training to become a mountain leader and forest school practitioner

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Embracing Eco-Adventure: Sustainable Outdoor Pursuits in the UK

August 14, 2024
4 min read

Ordnance Survey Champion Isaac Kenyon will be exploring what an eco-adventure is, share best practices for eco-friendly outings, highlight destinations that prioritise sustainability, and offer tips for reducing your environmental footprint while exploring the great outdoors in the UK.

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Alex Jackson

August 14, 2024

Meet Alex Jackson, who was first inspired into the hiking life by a school trip

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Laura Kitching

Laura Kitching

August 14, 2024

Meet Laura Kitching, hiker, paddle boarder, and Forest School Instructor

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Best self-guided day walks for holidays in the UK

August 14, 2024
10 min read

The YHA showcase 10 of the best self-guided walks from YHA Hostels, perfect for holidays in the UK. Each circular walk makes a great day out.

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Lake District Paddle Boarding: 15 great spots to launch

August 13, 2024
13 min read

Lake District Paddle Boarding – Where to launch a paddle board in the lake district. Expert paddler Jo Moseley shares 20 great spots to launch a paddle board in the Lake District

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Meg Collington

August 12, 2024

Meet Meg Collington who loves hiking and cycling in the Lake District, Peak District and Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Rose Marie Gare-Simmons

August 12, 2024

Meet Rose Marie Gare-Simmons – a mother of two and a summer mountain leader based in the Lake District.

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Stunning Sunrise Views in Yorkshire

August 1, 2024
5 min read

Yorkshire’s best sunrise views and dawn adventures, recommended by Ordnance Survey and Taylors of Harrogate.

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