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.

Explore More UK Walking Routes and Inspiring Adventures

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Terry Abraham

Terry Abraham

April 9, 2024

Meet Terry Abraham – Broadcaster, photographer, walker, cyclist, wild camper, driven, passionate, bloody-minded, thoughtful and caring

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The Huntingtons

The Huntingtons

April 9, 2024

Meet Nicky, Izzy and Marc Huntington aka ‘a tings life’ – family hikers, paddleboarders and lover of camping and caravanning.

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Tom Wake

Tom Wake

April 9, 2024

Meet Tom Wake – Ultra runner, trail runner, adventure seeker, web developer, marketer, map lover, father

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Reece Lukeman

Reece Lukeman

April 9, 2024

Meet Reece Lukeman.

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Rob Haggan

Rob Haggan

April 9, 2024

Meet Rob Haggan – Husband, father, occasional adventurer. Hiker, biker, slow runner, occasional blogger.

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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.

OS Guidebooks and Maps

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so you can explore the outdoors with confidence.

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