Explore the UK with Ordnance Survey

Your essential travel companion

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

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Glastonbury Tor Pilgrimage

Walk with purpose: 21 modern pilgrimage routes you can plan in OS Maps

March 27, 2026
12 min read

Modern pilgrimage is a meaningful walk to a place that matters. Discover 21 inspiring ideas for your next walk with purpose

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historical walks - Hadrian's Wall

Britain’s Best History and Heritage Walks

March 26, 2026
5 min read

Will you be ticking a long distance footpath off your list this year? – Why not pick one of these historical walks

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Breesha Wright on a mountain

Solo Hiking Tips: 5 Things You Should Never Do as a Female Hiker

March 26, 2026
4 min read

Solo female hiker, Breesha Wright shares her practical tips for staying safe in the mountains

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keela ciss outdoors

How Does Waterproof Fabric Work and What is System Dual Protection?

March 25, 2026
3 min read

Find out how Keela’s award winning System Dual protection fabric works to keep you dry when you’re out hiking

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wind speed woman enjoying the wind in a yellow jacket

What wind speed is dangerous in the mountains?

March 25, 2026
6 min read

Wondering if the mountain route you have chosen is safe in high winds? Find out more from Mountain Rescue

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An elderly woman climbing over a branch

How Fear of Movement Quietly Shapes the Way We Age

March 24, 2026
7 min read

Stiffness and pain often stem from habits and fear of movement, not age. Discover how small changes can help.

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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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Anu Aladin with friends and her paddleboard by a canal bridge covered in graffiti

How Paddleboarding Changed My Life

March 23, 2026
7 min read

Read this inspiring personal story of how paddleboarding helped Anu Aladin regain control after navigating a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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Jim the Black Labrador with the peak district in the background

Dog Friendly Walks in the Peak District

March 20, 2026
5 min read

We met the author of a brand new book of dog friendly walks in the Peak District to find our more about her and her dog Jim

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