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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Top Trigs – What’s Your Favourite Trig Point in the UK?

August 16, 2024
2 min read

What’s Your Favourite Trig Point? Our OS Champions have been sharing their Top Trigs, which is yours and why send in a pic of your favourite Trig!

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Embracing Eco-Adventure: Sustainable Outdoor Pursuits in the UK

August 14, 2024
4 min read

Ordnance Survey Champion Isaac Kenyon will be exploring what an eco-adventure is, share best practices for eco-friendly outings, highlight destinations that prioritise sustainability, and offer tips for reducing your environmental footprint while exploring the great outdoors in the UK.

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Best self-guided day walks for holidays in the UK

August 14, 2024
10 min read

The YHA showcase 10 of the best self-guided walks from YHA Hostels, perfect for holidays in the UK. Each circular walk makes a great day out.

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Stunning Sunrise Views in Yorkshire

August 1, 2024
3 min read

Yorkshire’s best sunrise views and dawn adventures, recommended by Ordnance Survey and Taylors of Harrogate.

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Cwm Tryfan Circular Walk – Ogwen Valley

July 30, 2024
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Cwm Tryfan Circular Walk in the Ogwen Valley, perfect for short days or with kids

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Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) Circular Walk with South Stack and North Stack

July 29, 2024
3 min read

Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) circular walk with south stack and north stack included

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OS Test The Best: Lightweight Running Jacket

July 19, 2024
8 min read

OS TEST THE BEST Lightweight Running Jacket: Mac In A Sac Venture Ultralite Running Jacket Review. Our OS Champions have been putting this new hiking and running jacket through its paces.

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Is Wild Camping Legal in England & Wales?

July 16, 2024
5 min read

Is wild camping legal in England and Wales and can you get into trouble wild camping? Read our advice and wild camping code

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Hiking Poles Guide – Everything you need to know about choosing the right walking poles!

July 9, 2024
9 min read

Hiking Poles – a complete guide to hiking poles including a look at all the main features and how to use hiking poles when walking

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