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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Cressbrook route map

Who has a walking wedding?

September 7, 2016
3 min read

#GetOutside Champion, Stef Jackson-Horner, knew that a big white wedding wasn’t for her and her fiancé; what they wanted was a walking wedding. Find out how the big day went and how you go about preparing for such an event in the British outdoors!

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Walking The Ridge to conquer Mam Tor route on map

Walking The Ridge to conquer Mam Tor

August 25, 2016
5 min read

A circular walking route from Castleton in the Peak District around Lose Hill, Hollins Cross and Mam Tor

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Clare College and King's College © Copyright John Sutton

Visit Britain without a car

August 23, 2016
9 min read

Fancy staying local this summer? Want to go on holiday or day trip but leave the hassle and stress of driving at home? Pack your bags, leave your car at home and make the most of what Britain has to offer.

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Isle of Wight Fossil hunting route

Discovering dinosaurs on the Isle of Wight

August 22, 2016
4 min read

Discovering dinosaur fossils on the beaches of the Isle of Wight – a jurrasic family beach adventure

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A range of mountains over the lake

Places to visit in The South Downs

July 28, 2016
4 min read

The South Downs National Park is home to four bustling market towns as well as numerous picturesque villages and sleepy hamlets that make great bases for a visit.

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Brecon Beacons

July 26, 2016
7 min read

An outdoor adventure playground in South Wales.

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Banner Norfolk Broads

Norfolk Broads

July 26, 2016
3 min read

Waterways and wildlife in East England.

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Banner Cairngorms

Cairngorms

July 26, 2016
7 min read

The largest in the National Park family.

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Exmoor

July 26, 2016
4 min read

Coastal views and cascading rivers on Exmoor.

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