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.

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Malham Cove route line on map

Malham Cove & Gordale Scar

April 8, 2024
4 min read

OS GetOutside Champion, Scott McAlister, explores Malham Cove and Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales, voted in at number 3 on ITV’s Britain’s favourite 100 walks.

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Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr Circular Walk

April 8, 2024
7 min read

OS Champion Tracy Purnell takes us on a half day circular walk across Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Bike exploring: The New Forest

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Brockenhurst New Forest Loop. Just under 12 miles of easy going forest trails and tarmac. A great all year ride, perfect for families. The route starts and stops in the pretty little town of Brockenhurst.

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Bike exploring: Ladies Mountain Bike Sessions

April 8, 2024
5 min read

Helen Pollard thinks more women should cycle. She takes us on a route around Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales to encourage us to #GetOutside on our bikes either solo or with family.​

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Bike exploring: Help for Heroes

April 8, 2024
4 min read

OS GetOutside Champion, Helen Pollard, takes us on a great Mountain Bike (MTB) route used as part of the delivery of MTB leadership training to Phoenix House staff in collaboration with Cycling UK.

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Bamford to Edale, via Ladybower route line on map

Bamford to Edale, via Ladybower

April 8, 2024
3 min read

OS GetOutside Champion team, TwoTravlrs explore Ladybower Reservoir, one of the more popular reservoirs to visit in the Peak District.

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Bone Caves walking route map line

A short hike to Bone Caves

April 8, 2024
4 min read

Short hike to bones cave, Scotland.

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Preston docks running route

A run around Preston Docks

April 8, 2024
2 min read

Rory Southworth takes us on one of his favourite running routes around Preston Docks. The paved path and street lighting, make it a perfect route for a morning stroll or that after-work run.

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Tourist trail at Ingleton Waterfalls

Tourist trail at Ingleton Waterfalls

April 8, 2024
4 min read

The Yorkshire Dales are awash with rolling hills and beautiful walking routes. If you have time for just one walk when you are in the area, you would do well to head to the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail.

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