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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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The history of pub names

October 23, 2016
6 min read

History-lover and GetOutside Champion Mary-Ann Ochota explores some of the history behind Britain’s much loved pub names – and ways that you can tell what’s occurred in the years before.

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Walking coast to coast via the Hadrian’s Wall Path

October 14, 2016
4 min read

Follow the Meek family as they walk Hadrian’s Way, a national trail that stretches from the east coast to the west and follows the route of the northern extent of the Roman empire.

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3 of the Best Walks Around Dark Peak

September 30, 2016
7 min read

The Dark Peak is home to some of the most iconic views in the Peak District. Discover 3 of the best, and follow the routes when you’re out.

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Mountain biking in Dartmoor: top routes

September 27, 2016
5 min read

With miles of moorland, Dartmoor National Park is perfect to explore on a bike. Discover a selection of the best routes and find one that suits you.

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Best places to go birdwatching in the broads

September 22, 2016
4 min read

Find out our top recommendations for fantastic places to go Birdwatching in the Broads National Park.

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Birdwatching in the broads

September 11, 2016
4 min read

The Broads is the perfect destination for bird watching due to its extensive marsh and wetlands. Find out abut which birds you can see in the Broads National Park.

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Best road views in Britain

September 8, 2016
5 min read

To mark the release of our brand new road maps, we discovered our favourite road views in the UK. Take a look at our top recommendations for that awe-inspiring driving view.

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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

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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