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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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The Ten Tors Challenge
The Ten Tors Challenge is an annual challenge organised by the British Army for young people to navigate the wilds of Dartmoor. It’s a multi-day adventure that tests stamina, navigation and mental toughness – for both the participants and the volunteer. We speak to OS Champion Fi Darby about her experience.
Visit Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula
Discover what you can see and do at Three Cliffs Bay (Bae y Tri Chlogwyn) in Gower, Wales. Find practical information on parking, facilities and accessibility to help you plan a great day out.
Best fishing spots in Britain
Eight million people in England and Wales live within five minutes’ walk of somewhere to go fishing. We take a look at some of the best fishing spots near you and offer some advice on how to enjoy them year round.
Best climbing crags in Britain
Britain is home to over 47,000 rock climbing routes that are free to use, from dramatic sea cliffs in Cornwall to the rugged mountains in Snowdonia. Bethany, from the OS Team, shares her best climbing crags in Britain for you to enjoy and explains how to find crags near you.
Outdoor places to visit near you
Get outside more often by exploring from your front door. Whether you like to take the kids to a park, the dog for a walk or yourself for a run, we take a look at how to find new outdoor places to visit near you.
Map reading skills for children
Find out why you should get maps for kids and encourage them to improve their map reading skills. These guides will show you how to make map reading for kids of all ages both fun and educational.
Your guide to camping with dogs
With an eager attitude, a bit of preparation and the right gear, you’ll be ready to explore the outdoors with your four-legged friend. Here’s our expert guide to camping with dogs to make sure your overnight adventures get off to a good start.
Gear guide: dog harnesses
Our friends at Ruffwear share their expertise on choosing the right harness for your dog in this comprehensive gear guide. Find out why having the right harness makes all the difference and how to correctly fit one, so you can enjoy many adventures with your four-legged friend.
Walking the Cambrian Way
The Cambrian Way is a 298-mile walk from south to north Wales (Cardiff and Conwy), coast to coast, through incredible upland and mountain scenery. Tackle it in one go or break it down into sections, find out all you need to know about walking the Cambrian Way in this comprehensive guide.
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