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.

Explore More UK Walking Routes and Inspiring Adventures

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Glyndwr's Way National Trail Short Machynlleth Circuit aerial view

Glyndwr’s Way Circular Walks

October 22, 2024
3 min read

Glyndŵr’s Way is a 135-mile (217 km) long National Trail that meanders through the stunning landscapes of mid-Wales. From historic towns and open moorland to rolling farmland and enchanting woodlands, this trail is perfect for all nature lovers.

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Marathon - Amy Wright

Why do people run Marathons?

October 21, 2024
7 min read

Why do people run marathons? Ordnance Survey has teamed up with our friends at APB Southampton Marathon to explore all the reasons…

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Nature Walk Bingo Free Printable – Autumn & Winter Walks

October 16, 2024
2 min read

Challenge your kids to spot everything on our OS Nature Walk Bingo sheet. This is great for keeping younger kids interested in going a little further on your next walk.

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Monday’s are for Mountains – meet Solo Hiker Claire Edwards

October 15, 2024
9 min read

A Life More Adventurous: meet Claire Edwards, a solo hiker who shares her story and some great advice and routes for anyone wanting to go it alone in the mountains

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Offas Dyke - Prestatyn Hillside

Circular Routes from the Offa’s Dyke Path by Rail

October 11, 2024
4 min read

Rail2Trail: Offa’s Dyke Circular Walking Routes Accessible by Rail – we have a collection of 7 great short circular walks from Chepstow to Prestatyn!

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wild swimming by a waterfall

Wild Swimming Safety – Keep safe whilst wild swimming

October 10, 2024
7 min read

Wild Swimming Safety – Are you worried about trying wild swimming? Learn how to keep safe when wild wild swimming with our OS Champions

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Nature Gifts for Kids

October 9, 2024
4 min read

Nature Gifts for Kids – OS Curated gift ideas for children who love to explore the outdoors and enjoy nature, give the gift of adventure

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A wee dook, wild swim and Beach clean with Gee Jackson and Red Changing Robe

A ‘Wee Dook’ – Eco Adventuring with OS Champion Gee Jackson

October 8, 2024
4 min read

Join OS Champion Gee Jackson as takes this brand new changing robe through it’s paces in her Red Equipment Pro Change EVO review

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Mountain Rescue’s accident black spots

October 4, 2024
14 min read

Mountain Rescue England and Wales share with us a handful of accident black spots across Britain, in which they are often called to, and how you can stay safe when visiting these areas.

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