Explore the UK with Ordnance Survey

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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.

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Route Review: Tryfan North Ridge – Grade One Scramble

April 11, 2025
4 min read

North Ridge of Tryfan Route Review – OS Champion Alex Jackson took our Eryri Pathfinder Guide and put this grade 1 scramble to the test.

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Best Hikes in Bannau Brycheiniog for Beginners

March 25, 2025
4 min read

Perfect routes for beginners in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (The Brecon Beacons)

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Chartist Cave

Llangynidr Trig and Chartist Cave, Black Mountains

March 17, 2025
3 min read

Chartist Cave: The rolling limestone landscape of this walk is vast and exposed, with a sense of remoteness that adds to the adventure.

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Pen y Crug & Maen-du Well Walk

March 4, 2025
2 min read

Take a walk up Pen Y Crug Hillfort – a historical and beautiful area with views of Bannau Brycheiniog

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Becks Gillmore

January 31, 2025

Meet Becks Gillmore, a marine biologist and conservationist, who has dedicated her life to understanding and protecting our precious aquatic ecosystems.

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Best Beginner Hikes in Eryri (Snowdonia)

January 6, 2025
9 min read

Beginner hikes in Eryri! Hilary Pullen, North Walian and Editor of OS Maps Discover has picked some great beginner hikes to try in Snowdonia!

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Exploring Waterfalls with the Suunto Race S

November 26, 2024
5 min read

Lisa explores a beautiful waterfall route in North Wales while reviewing the new Suunto Race S GPS watch.

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8 Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in England, Scotland and Wales

November 13, 2024
9 min read

8 Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in the UK! We share beautiful locations hand picked by SUP Expert Jo Moseley with top launch and safety tips

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Carys Rees

November 8, 2024

Meet Carys, a Mountain Rescue team member and big fan of wild camping in Bannau Brycheiniog

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