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.

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From smuggling routes to vanished communities, Will Millard shares the fascinating discoveries behind Mapping Britain and the Ordnance Survey archive.

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Discover the best castles in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), from dramatic medieval ruins to grand hilltop fortresses.

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Time to Make Homemade Blackberry Jam

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A Beginner’s Guide to Nordic Walking

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Discover the benefits of Nordic walking, learn how to choose the right poles, master the basics of the technique and find the best places to get started.

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