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.

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Rory Southworth

Rory Southworth

April 9, 2024

Meet Rory Southworth – Multi-sport, mountain runner, wild swimmer, projector and narrative based UK adventures.

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Ross Toole

Ross Toole

April 9, 2024

Meet Ross Toole – Dad, Husband, Wannabe full-time Adventurer, PE teacher.

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Sam Taylor-Frost

April 9, 2024

Meet OS Champion Sam Taylor-Frost – Award winning GBR Triathlete. Read Sam’s tips for getting into triathlon…

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Sarah Hewitt

Sarah Hewitt

April 9, 2024

Meet Sarah Hewitt – Hiker, camper, surfer and knitter always seeking out the wild places.

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Professor Greg Whyte

Professor Greg Whyte

April 9, 2024

Meet Greg Whyte – Former Olympian, world-renowned sport scientist and Physical Activity Expert.

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Michael Evans

Michael Evans

April 9, 2024

Meet Michael Evans – Hiking, wild camping, peak bagging and keen amateur photographer.

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Mohammed Dhalech

Mohammed Dhalech

April 9, 2024

Meet Mohammed Dhalech – Passionate, Access and Equity, love nature, walker, amateur photographer

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Phillipa Cherryson

Phillipa Cherryson

April 9, 2024

Meet Phillipa Cherryson – Outdoor enthusiast, horse and dog lover, writer and cake fan.

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Phoebe Smith

Phoebe Smith

April 9, 2024

Meet Phoebe Smith – Extreme Sleeping, wild camping adventurer; award-winning travel writer, author, photographer and broadcaster.

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