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Guides Adventures OS Champions Map Reading OS Shop Launch OS Maps Search for: Outdoor advice to help you get outside Start exploring Hot right now Discover what’s currently popular in outdoor adventures Walking 10 best bluebell walks Safety Advice from Mountain Rescue Walking 8 of the best spring hiking escapes for Londoners Gear guides Gear Guide: Walking Poles View all articles Popular categories Your starting point for exploring different outdoor activities Walking Beginner’s guides Map Reading Family activities Gear guides Cycling View all articles Guides The latest articles and advice from the world of outdoor living Places to go Britain’s weirdest local nicknames May 10, 2024 1 min read Britain is treasure-trove of the weird, wonderful and occasionally rude place name, so we thought we’d pick out a few of our favourite of the weirdest local nicknames. Places to go The North Highland Way May 9, 2024 4 min read The North Highland Way will be a walking, horse riding and cycling route across the north of Scotland, connecting John O’Groats in the east to Durness in the west, a route of unimaginable beauty, wildlife, big skies and even bigger landscapes. Places to go Sustainability Visiting Skye Responsibly March 7, 2024 8 min read The Isle of Skye is a magical place, home to a vibrant community and a diverse range of wildlife. But the ecosystems is vulnerable to disruption or damage, so here’s how visitors can visit Skye responsibly and follow the ‘leave no trace’ ethos. View all articles Adventures Select a location wherever you are going in the UK to find a new route to discover: Select a location Select a location East Midlands London North East North West Scotland South East South West Wales West Midlands YorksHumber Walking Discovering rivers and woodland in the New Forest South West 7.0 km / 4 mi The New Forest, famous for its ancient heathland and wild ponies, is full of woodlands and wildlife, making it a perfect place for walking. Walking Glyderau Circular Walk Including Tryfan Wales 10.5 km / 7 mi Where else can you go where you can bag 3 of the huge Welsh 3,000 foot peaks, visit places called The Canon, Cantilever Stone, Devils Kitchen or the magnificently titled Castle of the Wind, enjoy an ending worthy of any Hollywood blockbuster and all this and never be further than 1.5 miles away from the car park. Cycling Off-road cycling E-biking in the Elan Valley, Wales Wales 93 km / 58 mi The Elan Valley in Wales is fast becoming a mecca for gravel and mountain biking. This scenic 57-mile circular route is split between two days, making the perfect bikepacking adventure. View all adventures Community Insights and stories from our seasoned outdoor champions Sean Conway Extreme endurance adventurer Sean Conway is the first and only man in history to cycle, swim and run the length of Britain. Ben Fogle Meet Ben Fogle – broadcaster, traveller and adventurer. Kenton Cool Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers, and it’s fair to say that he’s really passionate about the outdoors. Mel Nicholls Meet Mel Nicholls – Paralympian, outdoors lover and life adventurer. View all champions Shop WalkingHiking Kit Shop Walking and Hiking Kit EXPLORE WITH Digital Maps Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way. Use world-renowned Ordnance Survey mapping with unlimited use of every OS Explorer and OS Landranger map for the whole of Great Britain. That’s instant access to 607 maps to view, print, or download to your phone – all included in your subscription. Launch OS Maps EXPLORE THE OS Shop Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way. Go to the shop Free wallpaper download Brighten up your desktop, mobile or video call background with free downloads featuring Britain’s amazing landscapes. OS Wallpaper -10% Newsletter Be inspired by the outdoors Get 10% off a purchase in the OS shop by signing up to our newsletter! First name Email By signing up to marketing, you accept our terms and conditionshave readunderstood our privacy policy . Quick links Contact Us OS Maps Find a paper map About OS Maps Useful information Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help Site map Ordnance Survey © Copyright...