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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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Ulverston walking adventure route map

A coastal loop of Ulverston with stunning views

April 8, 2024
3 min read

This walk has a little of everything, from country lanes, beautiful views across Morecambe Bay, and a gradual climb to Brigg Common for a 360 degree view of the sea and the Lake District.

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Brecon Special Forces route map

A 34km Special Forces trek in the Brecon Beacons

April 8, 2024
5 min read

A serious challenge, trig 642 is, despite its modest height, quite possibly one of the most demanding trig pillars to bag, if you stay true to the way it would be reached if you were on Special Forces ‘Selection’.

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In Hope for a family adventure

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Ideal for families – a mix of cycling, walking, waterfall scrambling and trail running, with each leg only a few kilometres, making an exciting day out in the Peak District.

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A Dartmoor night navigation

April 8, 2024
5 min read

A Dartmoor Night Navigation adventure by Two Blondes, OS GetOutside Champions. Follow their footsteps as they attempt a muddy Dartmoor at night.

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Skye landscape

Visiting Skye Responsibly

March 7, 2024
8 min read

The Isle of Skye is a magical place, home to a vibrant community and a diverse range of wildlife. But the ecosystems is vulnerable to disruption or damage, so here’s how visitors can visit Skye responsibly and follow the ‘leave no trace’ ethos.

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Beinn Bhuidhe Bheag Circular Walk route onmap

Beinn Bhuidhe Bheag Circular Walk

February 8, 2024
3 min read

Just south-east of Inverness is a hill known as Beinn Bhuidhe Bheag. At 462m, this 10km route can be done in a morning or afternoon and gives great views over the Moray Firth and Kessock Bridge.

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Glyderau Circular Walk Including Tryfan route onmap

Glyderau Circular Walk Including Tryfan

February 7, 2024
3 min read

Where else can you go where you can bag 3 of the huge Welsh 3,000 foot peaks, visit places called The Canon, Cantilever Stone, Devils Kitchen or the magnificently titled Castle of the Wind, enjoy an ending worthy of any Hollywood blockbuster and all this and never be further than 1.5 miles away from the car park.

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Discovering rivers and woodland in the New Forest route on map

Discovering rivers and woodland in the New Forest

February 7, 2024
4 min read

The New Forest, famous for its ancient heathland and wild ponies, is full of woodlands and wildlife, making it a perfect place for walking.

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Wander through words: amazing walks inspired by Britain’s favourite books, authors and characters

January 19, 2024
6 min read

Explore enchanting literary walks in Britain, from the Brontë Sisters’ Haworth in West Yorkshire to J.K. Rowling’s Edinburgh. Hear the stories behind Britain’s favourite books and authors and recommended routes combining literature with breath-taking landscapes.

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