Explore the UK with Ordnance Survey

Your essential travel companion

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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Cairngorms

July 26, 2016
7 min read

The largest in the National Park family.

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Exmoor National Park

July 26, 2016
4 min read

Coastal views and cascading rivers on Exmoor.

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs

July 26, 2016
7 min read

Home to mythical creatures and magical folklore.

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North York Moors

July 26, 2016
6 min read

Explore the stunning landscapes of North York Moors National Park. Plan your visit with our FAQs and find maps and guidebooks of this area

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Northumberland National Park

July 26, 2016
6 min read

Northumberland National Park is a landscape steeped in history and natural beauty. It’s home to the iconic Hadrian’s Wall

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Pembrokeshire National Park

July 26, 2016
29 min read

Blue Flag beaches, national trails and spectacular views.

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South Downs National Park

July 26, 2016
9 min read

Established in 2009, the South Downs is England’s newest National Park, a cluster of market towns, rolling hills and ancient forests.

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A range of mountains over the lake

Six easy south downs circular walks

July 22, 2016
3 min read

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.

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A range of mountains over the lake

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail

June 26, 2016
5 min read

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail, one of the toughest (and also most spectacular) long distance walks in the Scottish Highlands.

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