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
Where to see UK seabirds – with mapped coastal walks and expert RSPB insight
Find the best places to see UK seabirds, including puffins, kittiwakes and gannets, with mapped coastal walks and expert tips from the RSPB.
Maerdy to Lluest Wen Reservoir – a great dog walk
This Rhondda Valley walk from Maerdy climbs to Lluest Wen Reservoir through open uplands. Ideal for dog walking, with wide paths and far reaching views.
Best Hikes in the UK for Family Days Out
Discover the best family-friendly hikes in the UK, with easy routes, safety tips and inspiring places to explore with children.
How Learning to Navigate Made My Walking Holiday Better
How learning to navigate can improve even a well sign posted walk by engaging you more deeply with views and terrain
Why Litter is a Symptom of our Growing Disconnection from Nature
How Trash Free Trails is shifting the conversation about litter in nature away from blame and towards connection, evidence and long term change
How Walking Helped Me Recover from Fibromyalgia
At 28 Sally Mayor was told she’d be ill for the rest of her life, founder of the group Fibro Walkers she shares her inspiring story of recovery and her practical advice for walking with fibromyalgia
Tick Bites: Prevention, Treatment and the Symptoms of Lyme Disease
More and more people are getting bitten by ticks, some ticks carry Lyme Disease – a serious illness – learn how to prevent and treat tick bites
10 County Tops to Start Your Collection!
Here are the 8 highest summits in England, Wales and Scotland’s largest counties – the perfect place to start your County tops challenge!
Tide Times Explained – What walkers need to know for coastal safety
Since many walks in coastal areas (or just a wander on a beach) can be affected by tides, here’s a FAQ on tides for walkers and hikers.
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