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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How To Start Wild Swimming
Find out how to start wild swimming safely with advice from wild swimming author and OS Champion Natasha Sones
The Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge
Here’s exactly what to expect on The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. He shares the basics with us of what you can expect on this epic 25 mile walking challenge taking in the summits of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside.
Yorkshire Dales National Park
The Yorkshire Dales National Park – Quintessential British countryside in the heart of North England.
How joining a women-only group can help you get outside and meet others
OS Champion Natasha Sones talks about the benefits of joining a female only group to build confidence in the outdoors
15 Microadventures You Can Try This Weekend Without Taking Time Off
We share 15 ideas for your next microadventure – a microadventure is a mini escape into nature without the need to take time off work and spend a fortune!
Worry Free Off Grid Camping
Off Grid Camping – we speak to Wild With Consent about how they are helping people find the perfect wild camping spots with landowners consent
Dog Friendly Isle of Wight Walks
Kris Mackenzie shares his experience of a dog friendly walking holiday on the Isle of Wight
Sustrans x OS: Edinburgh Cycling Guidebook
Easy City Cycling! OS Product Manager Kris Mackenzie reviews two of the routes from the new Cycling Edinburgh Guidebook
A Perfect Summer Day Out: Strawberry Picking and Country Walks
The perfect recipe for a family day out – a morning at a PYO Strawberry Farm followed by an afternoon walk
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