Unlock the Outdoors: Expert Tips and Inspiring Stories to Fuel Your Adventures
Discover expert outdoor guides covering walking, cycling, wild swimming, outdoor skills, navigation, wildlife, wellbeing, National Parks and great places to explore across Britain. Whether you’re planning your first hike, learning map-reading skills or looking for seasonal inspiration, you’ll find practical advice and ideas to help you get outside.
Find the best places to see the night sky in reach of London. Discover the best opportunities for stargazing near London in this OS Maps guide.
Learn what public rights of way are, where you can legally walk, cycle and ride, how to find public footpaths and bridleways, and what to do if a route is blocked.
See the best spots for stargazing in Wales, including Eryri and Bannau Brycheiniog, in this OS guide. Find the best routes to see the Wales night sky here.
Explore our collection of circular lake walks in Wales, from Eryri to Bannau Brycheiniog, Wales has over 100 lakes to explore.
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
Horror movie characters are famous for bad decisions. This Halloween, we’re exploring the navigation mistakes that might have been avoided with the OS Maps app.
From Naismith’s Rule to Scarf’s Method, learn how walking time calculations work and how to estimate the time a hike will take
Explore the best night-hikes to maximise your chances of catching the aurora borealis in the UK. Find suggested walking routes in this OS guide.
Despite light pollution in big cities, there are some fantastic opportunities for stargazing in England. See OS Maps’ top stargazing spots in England here.
