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
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon): Routes to the top
There are many routes to the top of Snowdon (in Welsh ‘Yr Wyddfa’) with some big paths that can get crowded and some lesser-trodden trails. Here’s all you need to know about the routes up Snowdon.
UK 24 Hour Mountain Challenges – Distances & Ascents
A list of the UK’s most iconic 24hr hiking challenges – how many have you conquered?
Gower and Swansea Circular Coast Path Walks
A collection of Gower Peninsula circular walks on the Wales Coast Path – stunning views, gorgeous beaches and fascinating historical ruins.
River Wye Loop – Cleddon Falls, Bargain Woods, Bigs Weir and BrockWeir
Inspired by ‘The Salt Path,’ OS Staff member Laura shares how a walk in the Wye Valley became a powerful remedy for overcoming loss.
Moel Siabod from Plas y Brenin – Out and Back
Inspired by ‘The Salt Path’ OS Champion Liz Asad share the reason she loves this route up Moel Siabod from Plas y Brenin
Route Review: Tryfan North Ridge – Grade One Scramble
North Ridge of Tryfan Route Review – OS Champion Alex Jackson took our Eryri Pathfinder Guide and put this grade 1 scramble to the test.
Best Hikes in Bannau Brycheiniog for Beginners
Perfect routes for beginners in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (The Brecon Beacons)
Llangynidr Trig and Chartist Cave, Black Mountains
Chartist Cave: The rolling limestone landscape of this walk is vast and exposed, with a sense of remoteness that adds to the adventure.
Pen y Crug & Maen-du Well Walk
Take a walk up Pen Y Crug Hillfort – a historical and beautiful area with views of Bannau Brycheiniog
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