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.

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Yorkshire Three Peaks Hannah Collingridge - Penyghent

Yorkshire Three Peaks Guide Book

August 23, 2024
5 min read

Yorkshire Three Peaks Guide Book – 15 great walks in and around the iconic peaks of Pen-Y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside

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Kinder Scout Walks – Expert Route Guides

August 23, 2024
6 min read

Kinder Scout – discover 15 great routes up this iconic Peak District mountain. Meet Sarah Lister, author of this must have guide to Kinder Scout.

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Moel Siabod Summit and Trig

Moel Siabod via Daear Ddu Ridge

August 19, 2024
3 min read

Moel Siabod via Daear Ddu Ridge Route Guide- the only summit that you can see 13 of the 14 Welsh 3000’s from!

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Top Trigs – What’s Your Favourite Trig Point in the UK?

August 16, 2024
2 min read

What’s Your Favourite Trig Point? Our OS Champions have been sharing their Top Trigs, which is yours and why send in a pic of your favourite Trig!

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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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