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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Glyderau Circular Walk Including Tryfan

February 7, 2024
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Where else can you go where you can bag 3 of the huge Welsh 3,000 foot peaks, visit places called The Canon, Cantilever Stone, Devils Kitchen or the magnificently titled Castle of the Wind, enjoy an ending worthy of any Hollywood blockbuster and all this and never be further than 1.5 miles away from the car park.

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Discovering rivers and woodland in the New Forest route on map

Discovering rivers and woodland in the New Forest

February 7, 2024
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The New Forest, famous for its ancient heathland and wild ponies, is full of woodlands and wildlife, making it a perfect place for walking.

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Sean Conway

February 5, 2024

Extreme endurance adventurer Sean Conway is the first and only man in history to cycle, swim and run the length of Britain.

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Ben Fogle

February 5, 2024

Meet Ben Fogle – broadcaster, traveller and adventurer.

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Kenton Cool

February 5, 2024

Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers, and it’s fair to say that he’s really passionate about the outdoors.

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Mel Nicholls

February 5, 2024

Meet Mel Nicholls – Paralympian, outdoors lover and life adventurer.

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Wander through words: amazing walks inspired by Britain’s favourite books, authors and characters

January 19, 2024
6 min read

Explore enchanting literary walks in Britain, from the Brontë Sisters’ Haworth in West Yorkshire to J.K. Rowling’s Edinburgh. Hear the stories behind Britain’s favourite books and authors and recommended routes combining literature with breath-taking landscapes.

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OS Maps: How-to video guides

January 17, 2024
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We’ve created a series of short ‘how to’ videos to help you get started or make the most of OS Maps. Packed full of great planning features and extensive mapping across Great Britain, OS Maps is the only app you’ll need for your next adventure. Enjoy your guide to the great outdoors!

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Ben Nevis Summit: Discover the best walking routes to the top

January 4, 2024
5 min read

Unlock the secrets of Ben Nevis with our comprehensive guide to the best walking routes to the top. Discover breathtaking paths, where to park, and essential information about facilities, terrain and difficulty.

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