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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Yorkshire Dales National Park
The Yorkshire Dales National Park – Quintessential British countryside in the heart of North England.
Six easy south downs circular walks
Six easy circular walks to follow if you are visiting the South Downs. All easy to reach by bus or train if you fancy leaving the car behind.
Walking the Cape Wrath Trail
Walking the Cape Wrath Trail, one of the toughest (and also most spectacular) long distance walks in the Scottish Highlands.
Ten unbelievable views along the Pembrokeshire coastal path
Discover 10 of the best views on offer along the 186 mile national trail, the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.
Explore the white rose way from leeds to scarborough
Explore the White Rose Way from Leeds to Scarborough – this new easy long-distance walking route is ideal for beginners
Unexpected wild animals in Britain – part 2
When you #GetOutside in the UK there are plenty of weird and wonderful wild animals if you know where to look…part 2 – including the scary ones!
Top secret wild swimming holes in the Lake District
Daniel Start, author of the Wild Guide to the Lakes and Dales, reveals his top 6 favourite hidden places to go wild swimming in the Lake District. From the emerald pool at tongue pot to plunge pools at Ullswater, we have your next trip to the lakes covered.
Cooking over a wood camp fire
There’s not often a reason that you have to cook over a wood fire – but it’s great fun. While barbecues are the ‘civilised’ version, anyone can learn how to cook surprisingly complex dishes over an open fire.
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