{"id":20628,"date":"2026-01-06T11:22:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T12:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:56:00","slug":"75-hard-challenge-os-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/75-hard-challenge-os-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the 75 Hard Challenge and how can OS Maps help?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_e8303cafcade4a1a9eb3bd7ada82505b\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/wellbeing\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWellbeing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/running\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRunning\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/cycling\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/challenge\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChallenges\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the 75 Hard Challenge and how can OS Maps help?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2026-01-06T11:22:53+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">January 6, 2026<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t4 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hard-75-hero.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"hard 75 hero\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hard-75-hero.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hard-75-hero-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hard-75-hero-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hard-75-hero-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_f697a5f94d0905859d7f82ac0e63e806\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-complete-the-75-hard-challenge-with-os-maps-your-ultimate-outdoor-companion\"><strong>How to Complete the 75 Hard Challenge with OS Maps: Your Ultimate Outdoor Companion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you heard of the 75 Hard challenge?<\/strong> It\u2019s a transformative programme designed to push your limits both physically and mentally. Created by entrepreneur <a href=\"https:\/\/andyfrisella.com\/\">Andy Frisella<\/a>, 75 Hard has gone viral worldwide, inspiring millions to commit to building confidence, resilience, and mental toughness. The challenge isn\u2019t about quick fixes; it\u2019s about developing habits that strengthen self-belief, discipline, and grit. It&#8217;s a really difficult challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll show you how the <strong>OS Maps app<\/strong> can become your ultimate companion for planning the outdoor exercise element of the 75 Hard challenge, making it easier to stay on track and explore new routes while smashing your goals each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/our-gymhead-bg2-desk-1024x404.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/our-gymhead-bg2-desk-1024x404.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/our-gymhead-bg2-desk-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/our-gymhead-bg2-desk-768x303.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/our-gymhead-bg2-desk-1536x606.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/our-gymhead-bg2-desk-1376x543.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/our-gymhead-bg2-desk.jpg 1574w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-75-hard-challenge\"><strong>What is the 75 Hard Challenge?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>75 Hard Challenge<\/strong> is about mental toughness, it&#8217;s not just a fitness challenge, it\u2019s designed to build discipline, resilience, and consistency over 75 days. The rules are simple but strict, here&#8217;s what the email says if you choose to sign up (for free) through <a href=\"https:\/\/andyfrisella.com\/\">Andy&#8217;s website<\/a> &#8211; so these are the <em>official 75 Hard rules.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-75hard-rules\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/search\/keyword\/?q=%2375hard\">#75HARD<\/a><\/strong> RULES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2611\ufe0f&nbsp;Follow a diet.&nbsp; This can be the diet of your choice, but it must be a structured plan designed with a physical improvement in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2611\ufe0f&nbsp;You must complete two&nbsp;45-minute workouts.&nbsp;One of those workouts <strong>MUST be outdoors.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2611\ufe0f&nbsp;Absolutely NO alcohol or cheat meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2611\ufe0f&nbsp;Take a progress picture every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2611\ufe0f Drink 1 gallon of water (NB this is more than the recommended daily amount for an individuals)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2611\ufe0f&nbsp;Read 10 pages of a book.&nbsp; Audiobooks DO NOT COUNT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ZERO COMPROMISE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ZERO SUBSTITUTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have until you go to sleep to complete the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fail, you MUST start over on Day 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you think you could do it &#8211; does it sound crazy? The outdoor workout requirement can be tricky, especially when the weather turns or you run out of ideas. 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Doing the same route every day can quickly feel repetitive, and bad weather or unfamiliar terrain can make it harder to stick to the plan. That\u2019s where <strong>OS Maps<\/strong> comes in, it\u2019s not just a navigation tool, it\u2019s your ultimate partner for planning and enjoying outdoor exercise. Much more inspiring than trudging round the block for 45 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-here-s-how-os-maps-can-genuinely-help-you-succeed-with-outdoor-workouts\"><strong>Here\u2019s how OS Maps can genuinely help you succeed with outdoor workouts:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Endless route options:<\/strong> Instead of repeating the same walk or run, OS Maps lets you discover thousands of walking, hiking, and running routes near you. Whether you want a quick 30-minute walk or a challenging trail run, you\u2019ll never run out of ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom route planning:<\/strong> Got a busy day? Create a short route near home. Want to push yourself at the weekend? Plan a longer hike or cycle route. OS Maps gives you full control to tailor your workouts to your schedule and fitness level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detailed terrain info:<\/strong> No more surprises! Use 3D flythroughs and terrain details to check elevation and difficulty before you head out. This helps you choose routes that match your goals\u2014whether that\u2019s a gentle recovery walk or a hill climb for extra grit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offline access:<\/strong> Perfect for remote areas or when signal is patchy. You can stay on track even in the wildest spots, so nothing stops you from completing your outdoor workout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hard-75-hero.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20631\" style=\"width:844px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hard-75-hero.png 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hard-75-hero-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hard-75-hero-1024x402.png 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/hard-75-hero-768x301.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-using-os-maps\"><strong>Tips for Using OS Maps <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-\"><strong>Track your progress:<\/strong> Save your routes and monitor your activity. Seeing your progress mapped out is a huge motivator and helps you stay accountable. Plus you&#8217;ll discover loads of new walks right from your doorstep you can do again and again even when you finish the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan ahead:<\/strong> Schedule your outdoor workouts for the week using OS Maps. This removes decision fatigue and keeps you consistent. You&#8217;ll be surprised, even in the city you can find great walks &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/uk-city-walks\/\">City Walking Guides<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mix it up:<\/strong> Alternate between short walks, longer hikes at the weekend, and trail runs to keep things exciting and challenge different muscles. When time permits go further afield so you&#8217;re in woodland, by water or finding your nearest high points, to push those leg muscles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4523-1024x780.jpg\" alt=\"girl having fun in the woods\" class=\"wp-image-20632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4523-1024x780.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4523-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4523-768x585.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_4523.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_9b9881b3601df7d6f8b2b4ce8a7855d6\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/how-to-easily-add-strength-training-into-your-daily-walk\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tHow To Easily Add Strength Training Into Your Daily Walk\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-os-maps-beats-other-apps-for-outdoor-exercise\"><strong>Why OS Maps Beats Other Apps for Outdoor Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unmatched UK Coverage &amp; Accuracy<\/strong><br>OS Maps uses official Ordnance Survey data, meaning you get the most detailed and reliable mapping for the UK. Other apps often rely on crowd-sourced routes, which can be incomplete or inaccurate\u2014especially in rural areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom Route Creation with Terrain Insights<\/strong><br>Unlike many fitness apps that focus on distance and pace, OS Maps lets you plan routes with terrain details, elevation profiles, and 3D flythroughs. This is perfect for 75 Hard because you can choose routes that match your fitness goals\u2014whether you want a flat recovery walk or a challenging hill climb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offline Access for Remote Adventures<\/strong><br>Many apps require a strong signal to function properly. OS Maps allows you to download maps and routes for offline use, so you can stick to your challenge even in remote areas or during poor connectivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-Activity Support<\/strong><br>OS Maps isn\u2019t just for walking or running\u2014it supports hiking, cycling, and even wild routes. This flexibility helps you mix up your outdoor workouts, which is key for staying motivated during 75 Hard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety Features &amp; Trusted Data<\/strong><br>OS Maps includes official rights of way, access land, and safety markers, reducing the risk of getting lost or trespassing. Other apps often lack this level of detail, which can be critical when you\u2019re exploring new routes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"osmroute\">\r\n\t<h2><span>PLAN ROUTES<br>FIND ADVENTURES<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\t<p class=\"desktoponly\">Discover ready-made routes nearby or create your own<\/p>\r\n\t<p><a class=\"osmroutebutton\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/find-routes\" target=\"_blank\">Open OS Maps<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.osmroute {\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/os-maps-banner-02.jpg);\r\n\t\tbackground-size: cover;\r\n\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n\t\tbackground-position: center center;\r\n\t\tborder-radius: 25px;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 20px;\r\n\t\tpadding: 20px 10%;\r\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\r\n\t\tflex-direction: column;\r\n\t\tjustify-content: center;\r\n\t\tcolor: black;\r\n\t\ttext-align: center;\r\n\t}  \r\n\t.osmroute h2 {\r\n\t\ttext-transform: uppercase;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0.25em;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.desktoponly {\r\n    \tdisplay: none;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.osmroutebutton {\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #F60259;\r\n\t\tcolor: white!important;\r\n\t\ttext-decoration: none;\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #F60259;\r\n\t\tborder-radius: 25px;\r\n\t\tpadding: 8px 16px;\r\n\t\tmargin-top: 1em;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.osmroutebutton:hover {\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #670125;\r\n\t\tcolor: white;\r\n\t}\r\n\t@media screen and (min-width: 800px) {\r\n\t\t.desktoponly {\r\n    \t\tdisplay: block;\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t}\r\n\t  \r\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-75-hard-too-hard-for-most-people\">Is 75 Hard too hard for most people? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1319\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_2456.jpg\" alt=\"friends looking at OS Maps App by a finger post\" class=\"wp-image-20633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_2456.jpg 1319w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_2456-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_2456-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_2456-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1319px) 100vw, 1319px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For many people the time commitment alone of 75 Hard  is enough to put them off or fail a few weeks in, so why not try our much softer <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/26-challenges-that-will-make-you-a-better-hiker\/\">OS 26 Challenge <\/a>which is designed to help you to become a better hiker. Our 26 challenges for 2026 are designed to improve your mental and physical wellbeing but in a way that you choose and at your pace. Quite a far shout from the time and will power need for 75 Hard! Have a look through the challenges and see if there&#8217;s a set of goals you can achieve this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_9db723abfdfbb3c4dd3e90665fc18bca\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/26-challenges-that-will-make-you-a-better-hiker\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t26 Challenges to Make You a Better Hiker\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Download OS Maps today<\/strong> and make your outdoor exercise easier, more enjoyable, and full of adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_967a54900e1461c38ae5a8933f5c1d14\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/osmaps\/\" class=\"Button Button--orange \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about OS Maps\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_2faa3be1d17f1124edc3ab55af191f55\" class=\"GuidesArticles  default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"GuidesArticlesBox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuides\">\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuidesBox\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/get-to-the-gym-v-get-outside\/\" class=\"ThumbGuidesBox__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/exercise-outside-is-better-than-the-gym.jpg\" class=\"image-box__img\" alt=\"exercise-outside-is-better-than-the-gym\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/exercise-outside-is-better-than-the-gym.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/exercise-outside-is-better-than-the-gym-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/exercise-outside-is-better-than-the-gym-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/exercise-outside-is-better-than-the-gym-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ThumbGuides__tags\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/wellbeing\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWellbeing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/running\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRunning\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/cycling\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/swimming\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSwimming\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/unprocessed-exercise\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnprocessed Exercise\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/winter\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWinter\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ThumbGuides__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet to the Gym v Get Outside\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row ThumbGuides__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDecember 10, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-dot\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"2\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 2 2\" fill=\"none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"1.00049\" cy=\"1\" r=\"1\" fill=\"#A9A29D\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-read\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 min read\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ThumbGuides__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy you should bin the gym and get outside instead if you want to boost your mental and physical wellbeing this winter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuides\">\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuidesBox\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/microadventure-ideas\/\" class=\"ThumbGuidesBox__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/friends-camping-and-laughing-in-the-woods.jpg\" class=\"image-box__img\" alt=\"friends camping and laughing in the woods\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/friends-camping-and-laughing-in-the-woods.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/friends-camping-and-laughing-in-the-woods-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/friends-camping-and-laughing-in-the-woods-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/friends-camping-and-laughing-in-the-woods-768x301.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"ThumbGuides__tags\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/places-to-go\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlaces to go\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/family-activities\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily activities\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/nature\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNature\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/camping\/\" class=\"tag\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCamping\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"ThumbGuides__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t15 Microadventures You Can Try This Weekend Without Taking Time Off\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row ThumbGuides__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 28, 2025\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-dot\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"2\" height=\"2\" viewBox=\"0 0 2 2\" fill=\"none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<circle cx=\"1.00049\" cy=\"1\" r=\"1\" fill=\"#A9A29D\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto meta-read\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9 min read\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ThumbGuides__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe share 15 ideas for your next microadventure &#8211; a microadventure is a mini escape into nature without the need to take time off work and spend a fortune!\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuides\">\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ThumbGuidesBox\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/26-challenges-that-will-make-you-a-better-hiker\/\" class=\"ThumbGuidesBox__link\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-box\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1376\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/challenge-1.jpg\" class=\"image-box__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/challenge-1.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/challenge-1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/challenge-1-1024x402.jpg 1024w, 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