Tags: Hiking

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Route Review: Cheddleton and the Caldon Canal

Looking for walks in Staffordshire - OS Champion Andrea Day takes us on a historical walk to Cheddleton and the Caldon Canal

• Hiking
• Walking

The Ultimate (and Totally Unofficial) Trig Etiquette Guide! 

Don't be a Trig Hogger: a definitive and completely unofficial guide to practicing good Trig etiquette

• Walking

Route Review: Tryfan North Ridge – Grade One Scramble

North Ridge of Tryfan Route Review - OS Champion Alex Jackson took our Eryri Pathfinder Guide and put this grade 1 scramble to the test.

• Hiking
• Places to go

28 of the Best Isle of Wight Walks

Need Inspiration? Explore 28 of the best Isle of Wight walks, carefully curated by walking and hiking expert Fiona Barltrop.

• Walking

Alport Castles Circular Route – High Peak

A circular walk to the impressive Alport Castles with its towers of rocks almost precariously standing tall in the valley

• Walking

Pen y Crug & Maen-du Well Walk

Take a walk up Pen Y Crug Hillfort - a historical and beautiful area with views of Bannau Brycheiniog

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Lake District Horseshoe Hikes

3 of the best Lake District Horseshoe Hikes - learn about these beautiful walks and why horseshoes routes are more challenging!

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Long Distance Footpaths: Discovering Britain’s ‘Diamond’ trails

How do you find the best footpath? Diamonds on OS maps mark named long-distance routes, highlighting footpaths are truly something special!

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Best Hikes in the Peak District for Beginners

A few of the best hikes in the Peak District for you to try if you are new to hiking and want something that's easy to follow and not too long!

Muckle Roe Shetland Isles – OS Wallpaper February 2025

Muckle Roe, Shetland Isles - a dramatic coastline - photograph by OS Champion Crystal Silver aka @ciss.outdoors

• Hiking
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7 of the Best Shetland Walks

When visiting Shetland, you don’t struggle to find beautiful walks. Here are 7 of the Best Shetland Walks chosen by OS Champion Crystal Silver

Our Gym – 28 Gym Days Outdoors

#28GymDaysOutdoors - would you ditch the gym and try exercising outdoors for 28 days? What's the worst that could happen....

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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!

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• Safety

OS Maps – Safety Features for Dark Winter Evenings

Introducing 'locate me' on OS Maps, a handy new safety feature to help you whilst out exploring on dark winter evenings

Mynydd Perfedd, Eryri: OS Wallpaper January 2025

• Hiking
• Map Reading

Map of UK National Parks

Ordnance Survey is the best place to find a map of UK National Parks - in this post we share artistic 3D Relief Maps of National Parks

• Places to go
• Walking

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?!)

• Hiking
• Walking

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!

• Hiking
• Safety
• Walking
• Wellbeing

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

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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.

• Hiking
• Running
• Sustainability
• Wellbeing

Outdoor Fitness with Purpose – Ditch the Gym and Protect Nature

It’s easy to lose sight of what really matters: moving our bodies, connecting with others, and caring for the world around us. We don't need a gym to do that!

• Cycling
• Hiking
• Running
• Swimming
• Wellbeing

Get to the Gym v Get Outside

Why you should bin the gym and get outside instead if you want to boost your mental and physical wellbeing this winter

• Family activities
• Hiking
• Running
• Walking
• Wellbeing

The Benefits of Joining a Group

Need Motivation to Get Outside? Find out all the amazing benefits of joining a group to help motivate you to get outside more!

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• OS Champions
• Walking

Christmas Walk Ideas & Inspiration!

Christmas Walk Inspiration! Where will you go on your traditional Christmas or Boxing Day walk this year? We have 12 great ideas and 1000's more on our OS Maps App to try!

• Beginner's guides

Beginner’s Guide to wind speeds and safety when walking and hiking

Understand the effects of wind speed in KM/H, MPH, M/S and Beaufort Gale Speeds. Now with added cartoons!

• Hiking
• Walking

Holme Chapel Loop – A Rochdale Adventure

Holme Chapel Loop: OS Champion Beth Craigen teamed up with Aspire 2 Inspire Communities for some essential navigation practice so they can help even more people to get outside.

• Hiking
• Outdoor skills
• Safety
• Walking

Walking in Snow

With cold weather expected to hit Britain over the next few days, here's a quick guide to walking in snow from hiker, snowboarder and OS GetOutside Champion Jonathan Elder.

• A Life More Adventurous
• Hiking
• Walking

Capturing Nature: Felicity Martin on Hiking, Photography and choosing a quieter life

Felicity Martin, the author of Outstanding Walks in Scotland shares her hiking and photography tips and tells us about her new quieter life

• Gear Guides
• Hiking
• OS Test The Best
• Walking

Hiking in the Lake District with the NEW Suunto Race S

First time user of a GPS watch Molly Veitch reviews this popular new performance watch on her latest hike up Coniston Old Man

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Conwy Circular Paths from the Wales Coast Path

Conwy Circular Routes - Along this stretch of the Wales Coast Path, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the smallest church in Wales, marvel at the World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle.

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Denbighshire Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

Denbighshire Circular Routes from the Wales Coast Path. Denbighshire may be the shortest section of the path but these circulars are packed with interest

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Mountain Rescue’s accident black spots

Mountain Rescue England and Wales share with us a handful of accident black spots across Britain, in which they are often called to, and how you can stay safe when visiting these areas.

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• Safety

Winter Hiking Tips from Mountain Rescue – Staying Safe in the Dark

As the days get shorter it's important to take extra precautions when getting outside. Mountain Rescue share their expert advice for staying safe in the dark.

• Gear Guides
• Hiking
• Off-road cycling
• Running

Which GPS device do you need?

If you’re considering buying a GPS device, you’ll be probably be comparing dozens of models with hundreds of features. Here’s our guide to finding the best GPS. We look at handheld and wearable GPS devices for walking, hiking, running, cycling and off-grid adventures.

• Hiking

How to Avoid Blisters When Hiking

How to avoid blisters when hiking! Learn how to ensure you don't get a blister on your next hike

• Gear Guides
• Hiking
• OS Test The Best
• Walking

Malham Circular – A Day in’t Dales with the Suunto Race S

Malham Circular Walk - OS Champion Megan Rose has a day in the Yorkshire Dales testing out her brand new Suunto Race S GPS Watch

Moel Siabod: OS Wallpaper Download September 2024 – by Lisa Wells

This month we are featuring an image from OS Champion Lisa Wells. The view is from the walk up Moel Siabod.

• Family activities
• Walking

Upcycling Old Maps – DIY BAG with FREE TEMPLATE!

Upcycling Old Maps: Watch Lou Collins transform an old Ordnance Survey Map into a stylish personalised bag, ideal as a gift for a loved one

• Walking

Moel Eilio Route Guide with The Rambling Artist

Moel Eilio, a small peak in the Carneddau mountain range of Eryri, Snowdonia. The route is bought to us by Sharon Whitely, The Rambling Artist

• Hiking

Yr Wyddfa – Expert Route Guides

Meet Kate Worthington, author of a fabulous new Eryri guidebook with 15 fantastic walks on and around Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

• Gear Guides
• Hiking
• OS Test The Best
• Running

Exploring Eryri: My 3-Day Solo Adventure with the Suunto Race S Watch

With the Suunto Race S strapped to her wrist, Janire Denny-Arzalluz set off on a 3-day expedition over the Glyderau and Carneddau mountains... read her review of this exciting new performance watch.

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Yorkshire Three Peaks – Expert Route Guides

Yorkshire Three Peaks Guide Book - 15 great walks in and around the iconic peaks of Pen-Y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside

• Hiking

Kinder Scout Walks – Expert Route Guides

Kinder Scout - discover 15 great routes up this iconic Peak District mountain. Meet Sarah Lister, author of this must have guide to Kinder Scout.

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• Sustainability
• Water sports

Embracing Eco-Adventure: Sustainable Outdoor Pursuits in the UK

Ordnance Survey Champion Isaac Kenyon will be exploring what an eco-adventure is, share best practices for eco-friendly outings, highlight destinations that prioritise sustainability, and offer tips for reducing your environmental footprint while exploring the great outdoors in the UK.

• Walking

Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) Circular Walk with South Stack and North Stack

Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) circular walk with south stack and north stack included

• Camping
• Hiking
• Outdoor skills

Is Wild Camping Legal in England & Wales?

Is wild camping legal in England and Wales and can you get into trouble wild camping? Read our advice and wild camping code

• Gear Guides
• Hiking
• Walking

Hiking Poles Guide – Everything you need to know about choosing the right walking poles!

Hiking Poles - a complete guide to hiking poles including a look at all the main features and how to use hiking poles when walking

• Gear Guides
• Hiking
• Walking

Hiking Checklist

There's a fine line between having the right equipment to keep you safe and comfortable on a walk and being so weighed down with unnecessary kit you'll struggle. Our hiking checklist will help you get kitted out with essential gear for a long day on the trail and tell you what to take on a walk.

• Beginner's guides
• Climbing and mountaineering
• Cycling
• Hiking
• Off-road cycling
• Running

Beginners guide to choosing a GPS device

Would you like to use a walking, running or cycling GPS device to make your outdoor activities easier, safer or more fun but don't know where to start? This GPS guide looks at different features and functions to help you choose a GPS device most suited to you.

• Beginner's guides
• Hiking

Hiking for Beginners – A Complete Guide

Hiking for beginners, a complete guide to hiking safety, hiking fitness and the best UK Routes for beginners

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• Safety
• Walking

Mountain Safety in the Summer

Mountain Safety: Ordnance Survey, Mountain Rescue England and Wales and the Met Office join forces to offer some great advice on summer safety in the mountains.

• Walking

Moel Siabod Circular walk

Follow this medium difficulty walking route up Moel Siabod in Snowdonia with brilliant views from the summit

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• Walking

Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr Circular Walk

OS Champion Tracy Purnell takes us on a half day circular walk across Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

• Gear Guides
• Hiking
• Walking

Autumn Walking Guide

As we get into autumn the clothing and equipment you need for walking and hiking changes too. Here's a guide handy guide on autumn walking gear

• Gear Guides
• Hiking

Wet weather gear guide

Don't get caught out by the rain, be prepared for your next walk with this wet weather gear guide.

• Gear Guides
• Hiking

Summer gear guide for outdoor adventures

IIn this summer gear guide, we ask the Ordnance Survey team about their best outdoor product for this summer and how it helps them enjoy their time outside.

• Hiking
• Map Reading

What is a Trig Pillar or Trig Point ?

The trig pillar was first used in the retriangulation of Great Britain on 18 April 1936. With over 6500 built, they were vital in map making. Here's everything you need to know about trig pillars including 10 great trig point walks.

• Safety

Everything you need to know about Mountain Rescue

OS Champion, Emily Thompson, tells you everything you need to know about Mountain Rescue

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• Walking

Hill walking safety for beginners

OS Champion Phillipa Cherryson spends a day with the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team for some pointers on hill walking safety for beginners.

• Hiking
• Outdoor skills

Outdoor first aid: the basics

Whatever adventure you decide to take, a basic knowledge of outdoor first aid will help keep you safe. Alistair Morris, Medical Director at Mountain Rescue England and Wales, explains how to deal with the most common outdoor injuries.

• Hiking
• Safety
• Walking

Advice from Mountain Rescue

Mountain Rescue England and Wales share their expert advice to help you stay safe outdoors. Find out how to plan ahead, stay safe on the hills and how to call Mountain Rescue in an emergency.

• Walking

8 of the best spring hiking escapes for Londoners

OS Champion Alex Middleton shows us how accessible outdoor spaces are from London. Here's 8 of his favourite spots for hiking near London which are all within 90 minutes from the capital city. All these routes make a great spring walk.

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Best Food for Hiking and Hill Walking

Nutrition in the great outdoors: What do you need to know? Bought to you by GetOutside Champion Ben Turner - an MNU certified evidence-based nutritionist, level 4 Personal Trainer and avid adventure enthusiast.

• Wellbeing

Mind Over Mountains

How do we keep going when we can’t see the top? OS Champion and founder of charity Mind Over Mountains, Alex Staniforth, shares his top tips for how to manage your mental health during tough times.

• Walking

Explore the white rose way from leeds to scarborough

Explore the White Rose Way from Leeds to Scarborough - this new easy long-distance walking route is ideal for beginners