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.
Explore More UK Walking Routes and Inspiring Adventures
How to choose a wild camp spot – 5 top tips
It’s a fact (well, in my dictionary anyway!) that nothing beats getting outside and snuggling down under a blanket of stars for the night. Enter wild camping. Emma Frampton from the OS team gives us 5 top tips for finding the perfect wild camping spot.
4 of the best outdoor bbq spots in the uk
The sun has finally come out which means its officially BBQ season. The sun has finally come out which means its officially BBQ season. Even if you have a back garden, venturing further afield can be an exciting experience for the whole family. Here’s 4 of the best outdoors spots to BBQ this summer. Whether it’s Scotland, Cornwall, The Lakes or Northumbria, there’s always a spot for everyone to eat outside this BBQ season.
Top 10 lost lanes in the West Country
OS #GetOutside Champion and cycling guidebook author, Jack Thurston, takes us on a journey along his ten favourite lost lanes in the West Country.
Could you go plastic-free for a month?
Anna Hughes went plastic-free for a month. Here, she shares her top tips for how to make it work so you can try it too.
5 UK Beaches for your Bank Holiday Staycation
A staycation is the perfect opportunity to kick back and relax for a few days. If you’re dreaming of escaping to coastal views and brilliant surf, the great news is that you may not have to venture very far. Here are our favourite beaches across the UK.
A guide to bikepacking
Up for a new adventure? How about a spot of bikepacking. Read our quick guide to find out what it is and what you need to take with you.
Responsible dog walking
Tracy Purnell is a lover of our canine friends and her gorgeous dogs go everywhere exploring with her. Here she takes us through a few things to consider when taking your dogs to the countryside.
Rambling around Romsey’s countryside
The New Forest, famous for its ancient heathland and wild ponies, is full of woodlands and wildlife, making it a perfect place for walking.
Walking the South West Coast Path
OS GetOutside Champion, Kate Jamieson, takes us on an adventure along the South West Coast Path which she grew up exploring as a child. She covers some historic sites and amazing views across St Aldhelm’s Head & Chapman’s Pool.
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