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
Walking in Mud
It’s that time of year when many of your favourite paths can turn into a quagmire. Here are some on how to deal with walking in mud and how to plan a walking route that may avoid it.
A bothy adventure and two Munros
OS GetOutside Champion Cat Webster takes us on a two-day bothy adventure, taking in two Munros along the way.
Top 20 romantic walks
Whether you’re madly in love or a happy singleton, you can plan a romantic walk with a beloved partner, family or four-legged friend at any time of year – a must on Valentine’s Day! Discover the best romantic walks across Great Britain and find one near you near you.
Garmin Fenix 7 Series
We take a look at the new Garmin Fenix 7 series and the unique features which make these high-performance, multi-sport GPS watches a cut above the rest. Built around a 7-day week, these watches will help you meet any outdoor challenge.
Why do your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?
Lucy Atkins of Two Blondes Walking is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Manager at Trinity School, Teignmouth and explains why doing your DofE is a great idea and what it involves.
Look after your mental health this season
For many, the colder seasons mean crisp mornings, warm drinks and snuggling by the fire. But for others, the shorter days signal a downturn in mood and energy leaving us feeling sad and sluggish.​ Eli Bishop offers some top tips to help you look after your mental health this winter.
How to Spot History on a Map – Old OS Map Symbols
Learn what old map symbols mean. British broadcaster and anthropologist, Mary-Ann Ochota reveals some of the most common archaeological clues and historic map symbols.
Buddy up and get outside
Arranging to meet others outside will help you stay active and make time outdoors more enjoyable. We take a look at how joining a club, a group or a team will keep you happy and healthy throughout the year.
What is an FKT and how to get one
FKT is the Fastest Known Time it takes to complete a particular route. It’s a great way to challenge yourself, explore new places and get outside more often. Anyone of any ability can get involved. We take a look at FKTs in more detail including how you can get one.
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