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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.

Explore More UK Walking Routes and Inspiring Adventures

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The very best of the Langdale Pikes route

The very best of the Langdale Pikes

April 8, 2024
4 min read

James Forrest explores the very best of the Langdale Pikes in a long – but glorious – day of hiking.

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The Howgill Fells walking route on a map

The Howgill Fells

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Drive along the M6 motorway between Carlisle and Lancaster and a magnificent mountain range will rise before you. Fells such as Great Gable, Helvellyn, The Langdale Pikes and Scafell Pike will entice you in with their rugged charm.

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Old Man of Coniston and Levers Water Circular walking route on map

Old Man of Coniston and Levers Water Circular

April 8, 2024
4 min read

The Old Man of Coniston is part of the Furness Fells in the Lake District standing 803m high, and lies to the west of the village of Coniston, and Coniston Water. OS GetOutside Champion duo, TwoTravlrs, take us across this underrated beauty of the Lakes.

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Moel Siabod route

Moel Siabod Circular walk

April 8, 2024
4 min read

Explore Moel Siabod with this medium difficulty walking route in Eryri Snowdonia, and enjoy stunning views from the summit.

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A little Gem in London: Putney, Barnes to Chiswick Markets

April 8, 2024
5 min read

A small ponder along green lush woodlands, passing old oak trees and wide open spaces along south of the river where the pace is a bit slower and the wildlife from Jays to Woodpeckers awaits you around the corner.

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Raven Crag Thirlmere walking route

Raven Crag – Thirlmere

April 8, 2024
2 min read

OS GetOutside Champion, Jack Anstey, takes us on a short, steep walk with some of the most rewarding and spectacular views the Lake District has to offer.

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Malham Cove route line on map

Malham Cove & Gordale Scar

April 8, 2024
4 min read

OS GetOutside Champion, Scott McAlister, explores Malham Cove and Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales, voted in at number 3 on ITV’s Britain’s favourite 100 walks.

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Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr Circular Walk

April 8, 2024
7 min read

OS Champion Tracy Purnell takes us on a half day circular walk across Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr in the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Bike exploring: The New Forest

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Brockenhurst New Forest Loop. Just under 12 miles of easy going forest trails and tarmac. A great all year ride, perfect for families. The route starts and stops in the pretty little town of Brockenhurst.

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