Explore the UK with Ordnance Survey

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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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Bel Dixon

Bel Dixon

April 9, 2024

Meet Bel Dixon – Sea swimmer, river paddler, happy hiker, Dartmoor bivvyier, really-rather-rubbish climber.

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Bee Leask

Bee Leask

April 9, 2024

Meet Bee Leask – Shetlander, Adventurer, Athlete, Scotland obsessed, island and Munro bagger.

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Abbie Barnes

Abbie Barnes

April 9, 2024

Meet Abbie Barnes – Backpacker. Dog lover! Brew-drinker. Creative. Wildflower-mad!

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Alex Middleton

April 9, 2024

Meet Alex Middleton – Entrepreneur getting Britain hiking. Also likes trail running and hummus.

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Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill route map

Ogden Reservoir to Windy Hill

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Let’s face it, 2020 was a horrible year, with many people stuck inside and unable to see friends, family, and loved ones. However, many of us found solace in the outdoors, something that we usually took for granted suddenly became the highlight of the day. Reconnecting with nature and our local areas has helped us both mentally and physically and allowed us to appreciate a slower pace of life.

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Mountain Biking around Claife Heights

April 8, 2024
4 min read

The Lake District is a hub for adventure, whether you’re looking for multi-day hikes or just escaping for a few hours. It’s also home to some amazing gravel tracks and quiet lanes that are perfect for getting out on the mountain bike.

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Limb Valley – a hidden woodland walk route

Limb Valley – a hidden woodland walk

April 8, 2024
4 min read

Be sure you’re winter-ready for your next chilly hike. GetOutside Champion Jessie Leong shares her top tips, plus a Limb Valley woodland route that’s not to be missed this winter season.

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The Isle of Wight Coastal Path Route

Isle of Wight Coastal Path

April 8, 2024
10 min read

The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a 70-mile waymarked walk which goes around the whole island. It hugs much of the coastline and can easily be split into shorter sections. Helen from the OS Team shares her experience of running the route in a day.

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Hutton Roof Crags route line on a map

Hutton Roof Crags

April 8, 2024
2 min read

Hutton Roof Crags is a lesser walked area in Cumbria. Rory Southworth takes us through a remarkable hillside littered with limestone pavement.

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