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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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Tour of Britain Cycling Challenges
Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women is in June. OS and British Cycling have picked out four Mountain climbs for you and your friends to challenge yourselves.
National Map Reading Week Quiz
Test your skills with this map reading and outdoor activity quiz, as part of National Map Reading Week
Britain’s weirdest local nicknames
Britain is treasure-trove of the weird, wonderful and occasionally rude place name, so we thought we’d pick out a few of our favourite of the weirdest local nicknames.
The North Highland Way
The North Highland Way will be a walking, horse riding and cycling route across the north of Scotland, connecting John O’Groats in the east to Durness in the west, a route of unimaginable beauty, wildlife, big skies and even bigger landscapes.
Tracy Purnell
Meet OS Champion Tracy Purnell – dog lover, trail runner and Brecon Beacons National Park Ambassador.
Yvonne Witter
Meet Yvonne Witter – Self Motivator – enjoy running, walking and cycling and supporting others.
Zoe Homes
Meet Zoe Homes – Countryside, road-trip and mini-adventure lover, getting #OneHourOutside every day.
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