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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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
Stepping Out: How Forces Wives Challenge is building Confidence and Community
Forces Wives Challenge walks are more than just exercise; they’re about building friendships, gaining new skills, and experiencing the incredible power of community.
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
A Beginner’s Guide to Using a Compass
Even with a GPS in your phone, it’s important to know how to use a compass just in case technology fails or visibility is poor. Here’s a step-by-step beginner’s guide to using a compass, so you can learn the basics of how to navigate with a map.
Free Map Reading Guides
Brush up on your map reading skills with these free guides from National Map Reading Week suitable for total beginners, expert navigators and even kids.
City Cycling Guide Books for Families and Tourists
Explore Edinburgh and London by bike with Richard Peace’s new OS Maps city cycling guide books, created in partnership with Sustrans. Discover safe, family-friendly routes!
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.
What is the Ordnance Survey?
The Map Men are here with a beginner’s guide to the Ordnance Survey and why we all use it 42 times a day on average!
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