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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hiking in wet weather

Mountain Rescue Advice: How to Stay Safe in Boggy, Wet and Cold Conditions

February 20, 2026
12 min read

Stay safe on your next wet weather hike with mountain rescue advice. Learn how to navigate bogs and conditions effectively.

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a man being stretchered off a mountain in the snow

Hiking in Scotland vs Hiking in England & Wales – Key Winter Navigation Differences

February 18, 2026
4 min read

Learn about the intricacies of navigation and hiking in Scotland and how it differs from hiking further south – expert advice from Mountain Rescue

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Worsley Delph on the Worsley & RHS Bridgewater circular walk

Route Review: Worsley and RHS Bridgewater

February 18, 2026
3 min read

Explore Worsley with OS Champion Beth Craigen as she shares a stunning route from the OS Pathfinder Greater Manchester guidebook.

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rainy day walks

The Real Reason Kids Hate Rainy Walks (And What Parents Can Change)

February 12, 2026
6 min read

Rainy walks with your kids can be fun. Discover how to make the most of rainy days outdoors with kids.

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3 girls on a hike with phone

25 Science‑Backed Benefits of Hiking (and How to Start)

February 6, 2026
8 min read

We share 25 RESEARCH BACKED benefits of hiking for heart, mind and wellbeing, plus easy tips, kit basics and how OS Maps can help you get outside.

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an old cottage and the sun setting behind

Take a Walk in the Filming Locations of Wuthering Heights (2026)

February 4, 2026
5 min read

Explore the stunning Wuthering Heights filming locations that bring the Yorkshire landscape to life in Emerald Fennell’s 2026 adaptation.

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Zoe Tehrani Shows Us How to Escape the City

February 3, 2026
15 min read

Zoe Tehrani is the champion of easy walks from London using public transport – simple affordable day‑trip adventures and countryside hikes

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female mountain leader Janire with her dog

Mountain Leader Training for Women – a Personal Story

January 27, 2026
7 min read

Janire, of Ray of Sun Adventures share her journey to becoming a qualified mountain leader and how that process felt as a woman

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deer in woodland

Route Review: Dunham Massey from Altrincham

January 26, 2026
4 min read

This Dunham Massey walk from Altrincham is a delightful circular route that showcases Greater Manchester’s beauty.

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