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.

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Julia at the summit of Pen Y Fan

Walking in Wales: Meet the author of our latest Outstanding Walks Guidebook

March 24, 2026
19 min read

Meet Julia Goodfellow-Smith the author of OS Walking in Wales guidebook part of the popular Ordnance Survey Outstanding Walks range.

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Sgwd Einion Gam HI

Waterfalls in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

January 16, 2026
9 min read

Discover breath-taking waterfalls in Bannau Brycheiniog, featuring beautiful locations for families, wild swimming, hiking and photography.

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Welsh Place Names Sign Post

Why Learning Welsh Names Makes Hiking Better

December 23, 2025
4 min read

Discover the significance of Welsh names and how they shape your understanding of the stunning Welsh landscape.

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Bute Park

Cardiff City Walks

October 31, 2025
12 min read

Finding nature in a city might seem like a challenge, but Cardiff makes it easy. With its mix of green parks, riverside paths, and coastal escapes, the city offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors without straying far from the centre.

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Burgh Castle Fort HI

Roman Sites in Britain – 10 Historic Highlights

October 14, 2025
11 min read

Discover the rich history of Roman sites in Britain, located in stunning natural landscapes and the heart of towns and cities.

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the lonely shepherd spooky walks in south wales

5 Spooky Hikes in South Wales for Halloween

October 13, 2025
8 min read

Explore the spookiest Halloween hikes in South Wales, from haunted castles to cursed streams and eerie woodland trails

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Llyn Peninsuar aerial view of Porthmadog

Gwynedd and Llyn Peninsula Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 7, 2025
25 min read

Pretty circular walks on the Llyn Peninsula – explore this breathtaking section of the North Wales Coast path

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Carmarthenshire Coast Circular Walks

Carmarthenshire Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 3, 2025
12 min read

Explore these gorgeous circular walks from the coast of Carmarthenshire – full of history and stunning nature with castles and epic views

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Newport Wetlands

Newport Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 3, 2025
5 min read

Explore the beautiful wetlands of Newport Nature Reserve with these fascinating circular walks off the South Wales Coast Path

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