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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Best climbing crags in Britain

September 13, 2022
6 min read

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.

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Outdoor places to visit near you

September 8, 2022
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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.

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Map reading skills for children

August 25, 2022
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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.

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Your guide to camping with dogs

August 19, 2022
6 min read

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.

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Gear guide: dog harnesses

August 18, 2022
4 min read

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.

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The Cambrian Way

Walking the Cambrian Way

August 16, 2022
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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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10 best NC500 walks

August 15, 2022
8 min read

The Northern Highlands of Scotland are home to the most remote and dramatic landscapes in Britain and there is one epic route which encapsulates it all, the North Coast 500 (NC500). Popular with both drivers and cycle tourists, we break this iconic journey up into sections and share our 10 best NC500 walks along the route for you to enjoy.

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Beginner’s guide to fishing

August 2, 2022
6 min read

Try fishing once and you’re sure to be hooked. It’s about so much more than catching a fish. Unwinding in the great outdoors is a big part of the attraction. This beginner’s guide to fishing will help you give it ago and enjoy time by the water with family and friends.

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5 of the best places to walk and swim

July 29, 2022
4 min read

​​​What could be better than walking to your favourite wild swimming spot, taking a refreshing dip and drying off on your walk back. This new fitness craze will see you exploring new places while staying fit and healthy throughout the summer. Here are some of our favourite wild swim walks.

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