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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Suunto Race S Wild Swimming in llyn Padarn with Elizabeth Asad

Open Water Swimming in Llyn Padarn with the Suunto S Race Watch

September 25, 2024
3 min read

Oen water swimming in Llyn Padarn with the Suunto Race S – OS Champion Liz Asad puts this waterproof smart watch to the test!

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Beacons Way Ultra with Suunto Race S

September 24, 2024
5 min read

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

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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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Yr Wyddfa – Expert Route Guides

August 30, 2024
5 min read

Meet Kate Worthington, author of a fabulous new Eryri guidebook with 15 fantastic walks on and around Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

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Exploring Eryri: My 3-Day Solo Adventure with the Suunto Race S Watch

August 28, 2024
5 min read

With the Suunto Race S strapped to her wrist, Janire Denny-Arzalluz set off on a 3-day expedition over the Glyderau and Carneddau mountains… read her review of this exciting new performance watch.

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Moel Siabod Summit and Trig

Moel Siabod via Daear Ddu Ridge

August 19, 2024
3 min read

Moel Siabod via Daear Ddu Ridge Route Guide- the only summit that you can see 13 of the 14 Welsh 3000’s from!

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Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) Circular Walk with South Stack and North Stack

July 29, 2024
3 min read

Mynydd Twr (Holyhead Mountain) circular walk with south stack and north stack included

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Elizabeth Asad

Elizabeth Asad

July 12, 2024

Meet Elizabeth Asad, a hiker with a passion for cold water swimming

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Sam Roper-Doherty

Sam Roper-Docherty

July 11, 2024

Meet Zoology and Conservation graduate Sam Roper-Doherty – Sam loves to hike, swim, cycle, explore and scramble all over the UK

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