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
The Best Places to Propose in the UK!
The Best Proposal Spots in the UK – Whether you’re planning a lakeside proposal, a castle-themed declaration, or a magical woodland walk, we’ve have some great ideas for your perfect proposal spot.
One Mile Walks!
One Mile Walks are designed to increase access to the outdoors for those who want options for short but perfectly formed circular walks.
3 Winter Wainwright Hikes: Lake District North Western Fells
Lake District North Western Fells Walks – a short walk, a medium walk and a long walk – great ideas for a hiking weekend in the Lakes!
Geal Chàrn Circular Route – 926m Munro
Suzanne and Nick Anderson explore the wilds of Geal Chàrn, a 926 metre Munro for your peak bagging checklist!
Have a National Cheese Lovers Day Adventure!
National Cheese Lovers Day is on the 20th January 2025 – plan a fun cheese themed adventure with OS Maps! (any excuse to eat more cheese right?!)
Best Beginner Hikes in Eryri (Snowdonia)
Beginner hikes in Eryri! Hilary Pullen, North Walian and Editor of Get Outside has picked some great beginner hikes to try in Snowdonia!
Top 10 Injury Prevention Tips for Novice Hikers
Injury prevention for hikers, 10 practical tips from Physio and OS Champion Tom Troughton, for those dusting off their hiking boots or new to hiking
Celebrate National Dog Walking Month – Wallace and Gromit’s ‘Forest Walkies’
January is National Dog Walking Month! With Wallace and Gromit’s latest adventure, Vengeance Most Fowl fresh in our minds after its Christmas Day release, there’s no better time to explore the inimitable duo’s ‘Forest Walkies’ routes.
PADDINGTON’S NEXT ADVENTURE: MAKE YOUR TOWN HIS HOME
Paddington’s next big adventure! Find out how to get a Paddington Statue in your home town!
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