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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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Rosedale Roasting Kilns

Rosedale Roasting Kilns Walk – North York Moors

March 17, 2025
2 min read

Rosedale in the North York Moors holds many secrets of a deep history that are ready to be discovered. We will explore these on this moderately challenging walk that starts and finishes in the village of Rosedale Abbey.

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Kinder Plateau Circular

Kinder Plateau Circular Walk- Peak District

March 17, 2025
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Kinder Plateau Circular: A challenging and highly rewarding 19 mile route around the entire Kinder Plateau from Edale.

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Isle of Purbeck Cycling Route

Isle of Purbeck Cycling Route – Dorset

March 17, 2025
2 min read

Isle of Purbeck Cycling – from the stone ruins of Corfe Castle to the Jurassic Coast sea stack and stump of ‘Old Harry Rocks’

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Ilkley Moor Circular

5 Ilkley Moor Landmarks

March 17, 2025
2 min read

15km Ilkley Hike – step back in time and explore some of the key locations that form a significant part of Ilkley’s history

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Shuttlingsloe Circular

The Cheshire Matterhorn Circular Walk – Tegg’s Nose, Peak District

March 17, 2025
2 min read

On the edge of the Peak District National Park in Cheshire this walk includes several landmarks including Tegg’s Nose Country Park

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upper derwent valley walk

Upper Derwent Valley Mountain Biking Route

March 17, 2025
1 min read

This 20KM Upper Derwent Valley MTB Route is perfect for people who want an adrenaline-fueled bike ride in the Peak District National Park.

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Hawnby circular walk

Hawnby Hill Crag Circular – North York Moors

March 15, 2025
2 min read

Hawnby Circular Walk: Seize the day by discovering some of the finest views that the North York Moors has to offer.

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Grassington Upper Wharfdale

Grassington Circular Walk

March 15, 2025
2 min read

Starting and finishing in the village of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, this walk boasts a vast array of gems ready to discover.

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Langstone Harbour

Langstone Harbour Cycle Route – Hampshire

March 15, 2025
2 min read

This flat circular cycle route is perfect for friends and families with children who are comfortable riding for a couple of hours.

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