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.
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Unearthing The Transformative Power of Hiking – Chrissy Raider
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Route Review: Southwold Circular Walk
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A Guide to Scafell Pike
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Route Review: Tryfan North Ridge – Grade One Scramble
North Ridge of Tryfan Route Review – OS Champion Alex Jackson took our Eryri Pathfinder Guide and put this grade 1 scramble to the test.
28 of the Best Isle of Wight Walks
Need Inspiration? Explore 28 of the best Isle of Wight walks, carefully curated by walking and hiking expert Fiona Barltrop.
The A Team of Positive Male Role Models in the Outdoors
If you are looking for positive male role models to follow on Instagram look no further. Ben Fogle has created the perfect ‘A-Team’ of men that represent an authentic/vulnerable/relatable masculinity.
10 Best Bluebell Walks
There’s no denying that spring is one of the best times to get out and about. Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) are one of the most iconic spring flowers and you can usually find them in April and May. We’ve rounded up some of the best short bluebell walks across Britain where you’re guaranteed to find these beautiful lilac flowers.
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