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.
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A Bridleway Map in Your Pocket: Ten of the Best BHS Horse Riding Routes
Top 10 Bridleways in the UK! Whether you’re asking: ‘where are the bridleways near me?’ or planning a hack further afield, the British Horse Society’s riding routes are a fantastic resource!
Beginners guide to choosing a GPS device
Would you like to use a walking, running or cycling GPS device to make your outdoor activities easier, safer or more fun but don’t know where to start? This GPS guide looks at different features and functions to help you choose a GPS device most suited to you.
Walking Around Glastonbury Festival – top tips from our team!
Walking Around Glastonbury Festival – Top tips from our team on navigating your way around Glasto!
Tom Sigler
Meet Tom Sigler – Keen hiker, trail and fell explorer, always up for challenges!
How Can Festivals Be More Sustainable?
How can festivals be more sustainable? Take a look at 5 festivals that are taking sustainability seriously
British Wildflowers to Spot on Your Next Countryside Walk
British Wildflowers – 10 common varieties of wildflower you will find when walking in the UK.
Hiking for Beginners – A Complete Guide
Hiking for beginners, a complete guide to hiking safety, hiking fitness and the best UK Routes for beginners
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.
Mountain Safety in the Summer
Mountain Safety: Ordnance Survey, Mountain Rescue England and Wales and the Met Office join forces to offer some great advice on summer safety in the mountains.
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