Explore the UK with Ordnance Survey

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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

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Hawnby circular walk

Hawnby Hill Crag Circular – North York Moors

March 15, 2025
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Hawnby Circular Walk: Seize the day by discovering some of the finest views that the North York Moors has to offer.

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Grassington Upper Wharfdale

Grassington Circular Walk

March 15, 2025
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Starting and finishing in the village of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, this walk boasts a vast array of gems ready to discover.

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Langstone Harbour

Langstone Harbour Cycle Route – Hampshire

March 15, 2025
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This flat circular cycle route is perfect for friends and families with children who are comfortable riding for a couple of hours.

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Old Winchester Hill

Old Winchester Hill Nature Reserve Run

March 15, 2025
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An SSSI, a National Nature Reserve and a Dark Sky location, it’s no surprise that Old Winchester Hill is a firm favourite

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Three Edges

Three Edges Run – Peak District

March 15, 2025
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Great running on the three Edges, over boulders with views that make the climbs worth the effort!

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Padley Gorge

Padley Gorge Walk – Hope Valley

March 14, 2025
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The whole family will love this circular walk around Padley Gorge in Hope Valley, Peak District

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Harting Downs

Harting Downs Circular Walk

March 14, 2025
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The views from Beacon Hill and Harting Downs are some of the best on the South Downs Way on this lovely circular walk

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deepdale and magpie mine peak district

Deepdale and Magpie Mine Walk – Derbyshire

March 14, 2025
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Appreciate the beauty of the wildflowers of Deep Dale and explore the buildings and ruins of Magpie mine in the Peak District short walk

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Cissbury Ring Circular Walk

Cissbury Ring Circular Walk

March 14, 2025
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This scenic Sussex walk is best done at dawn or dusk – you’ll likely have Cissbury Ring all to yourself with panoramic views of the South Downs

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