Make this winter your best season yet…

At Ordnance Survey our mission is to get more people outside more often. We have created an archive of useful articles and inspiring stories to help you kick start your brain and your body this winter. It may be cold and dark outside but that won’t stop us finding ways to inspire you to get out into the fresh air.

Why spend your time trapped in a soulless gym pounding a treadmill? Our gym is the great outdoors, it’s free, it’s fun and it’s inclusive. We want to show you all the ways you can make the most of it this winter.

How to WIN at Winter!

• Wellbeing

The Proven Health Benefits of Getting Outside in Winter

December 3, 2024

6 min read

Don’t let winter get you down! Get Outside and start reaping the proven mental and physical benefits of spending just 2 hours a week in nature

• Family activities
• Hiking
• Running
• Walking
• Wellbeing

The Benefits of Joining a Group

December 10, 2024

6 min read

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

• Cycling
• Hiking
• Running
• Safety
• Walking
• Wellbeing

No Excuses: Practical TIPS for Exercising in Winter

December 3, 2024

7 min read

Are you full of excuses when it comes to getting outside in winter? Read our list of top winter exercising tips to keep safe and get energised this winter

• Wellbeing

How to become a Winter Weekend Warrior!

December 3, 2024

5 min read

Having some winter treats in your calendar can really help to lift your mood. Make a decision today to become a Winter Weekend Warrior and banish the winter blues!

• Wellbeing

Embracing Mindfulness in Nature During Winter

December 4, 2024

2 min read

Learn how to practice mindfulness in nature and the benefits it will have on your mental wellbeing

• Wellbeing

How To Set Achievable New Years Resolutions

December 5, 2024

5 min read

Are you thinking about some New Year Resolutions? Emma Cusworth shares her advice in setting SMART objectives to help keep you on track with your goals for the new year.

• Wellbeing

21 Days To Form a Habit

December 5, 2024

4 min read

It takes 21 days to form a habit. Ordnance Survey’s very own Liz Beverley had fallen out of love with running but want to get back into it. Motivation and a nudge in the right direction was all she needed to make it part of her routine. Create a habit in 21 days with a free pfd included.

• Family activities
• Walking

7 top tips for getting outside in the rain

October 1, 2021

5 min read

When it’s damp and dreary outside there’s still so much fun to be had! Here are 7 top tips for enjoying the outdoors when the weather’s not playing ball. Pull on your wellies, put on your waterproofs and get outside in the rain!

• Swimming
• Wellbeing

The benefits of cold water swimming

January 23, 2023

8 min read

We share all the MANY benefits of cold water swimming. Experts tell us why this activity has hooked people across the nation and offer advice for those wanting to give it ago.

Read More Inspiring Advice for Winter Wellness…

Excercising Safely

Winter Wellbeing

A Life More Adventurous

Cycling

Hiking

Running

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This Is Our Gym – Outdoor Adventures

Looking for new routes to try? Whether you’re into cycling, running or hiking this winter you can find 1000’s of recommended routes on our OS Maps App

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Need Help Getting Started? Read our beginners guides

Beginner’s guides

Hiking for Beginners – A Complete Guide

Swimming

A beginner’s guide to wild swimming

Running

A beginner’s guide to running

Beginner’s guides

Paddle Boarding Tips – A beginner’s guide to stand-up paddle boarding