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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Beacons Way Ultra with Suunto Race S

September 24, 2024
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Suunto Race S Review – Tracy out this performance watch to the ultimate test on the Beacons Way Ultra

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How to Avoid Blisters When Hiking

September 20, 2024
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How to avoid blisters when hiking! Learn how to ensure you don’t get a blister on your next hike

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Jonathan Elder

September 12, 2024

Meet Jonathan, OS Staff member, tech nerd and mapping enthusiast

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Britain's most popular routes

Most Popular National Parks: Britain’s favourite routes

September 12, 2024
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Most popular National Parks in Britain! Using real Ordnance Survey Data we compile a list of Britain’s top route locations for outdoor adventures.

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Malham Circular – A Day in’t Dales with the Suunto Race S

September 10, 2024
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Malham Circular Walk – OS Champion Megan Rose has a day in the Yorkshire Dales testing out her brand new Suunto Race S GPS Watch

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Upcycling Old Maps – DIY BAG with FREE TEMPLATE!

September 9, 2024
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Upcycling Old Maps: Watch Lou Collins transform an old Ordnance Survey Map into a stylish personalised bag, ideal as a gift for a loved one

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Best Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Lovers

September 4, 2024
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Stuck on what to gift this Christmas? The Ordnance Survey team share their best Christmas gifts for outdoor lovers. So, whether they’re dog walker, wild swimmer or adventure seeker, there’s a present for everyone.

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Moel Eilio Route Guide with The Rambling Artist

September 3, 2024
4 min read

Moel Eilio, a small peak in the Carneddau mountain range of Eryri, Snowdonia. The route is bought to us by Sharon Whitely, The Rambling Artist

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Isle of Wight Coastal Walks: Our Top Picks in partnership with Wightlink

September 2, 2024
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Isle of Wight coastal walks. We share the route for the 70 mile coastal walk around the Isle of Wight and some great short Isle of Wight Walks

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