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
Explore dartmoor national park
Discover the best parts of Dartmoor National Park with this guide
Paddle Boarding through Britain’s Canals
Lizzie Carr was the first person to paddle board the length of Britain’s canals. Find out more about the route she took and learn how to find more SUP, kayak and canoe routes in OS Maps.
Wild swimming in the yorkshire dales
Discover more about Wild Swimming and try some of the best spots in England with Lizzie Carr.
Visiting the highest trig pillar in Worcestershire on The Malvern Hills
April 2016 is the 80th anniversary of the trig pillar. To mark the occasion Dan Grant walks to the highest trig pillar in Worcestershire on The Malvern Hills.
Unexpected wild animals in britain – part 1
When you #GetOutside in the UK, you expect to see plenty of native birds, squirrels and rabbits, and if you are lucky a roe deer or even a badger – but there are plenty of weird and wonderful wild animals if you know where to look…
Pooch perfect pubs & promenades
Discover some of the Britain’s best dog-friendly pub walks – complete with routes!
Wizards, woods and magical treehouses
Discover the secrets of Northumberland with this walk through Thrunton Woods near Alnwick, with secret paths and a magical treehouse!
A beginner’s guide to ultra-running
If standard marathons are no longing challenging enough for you, and you’re looking for your next big event – why not try ultra-running? Ultra-running is not for the faint hearted, but this beginner’s guide from experience runners can help to get you started.
Spring scenery around britain
Discover some of Britain’s favourite seasonal walking spots and indulge yourself with colourful spring scenery.
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