The Great British Adventure Map

WARNING: This map may cause an uncontrollable urge to get outside!

Posted by Shell Grayston.
First Published Nov 2017; updated May 2023.

Need some inspiration for places to get the family outside? Then check out new Great British Adventure Map.


When we first got this map, I noticed this on the back:

This map may cause an uncontrollable urge to get outside

Warning: This map may cause an uncontrollable urge to get outside

Sounds good. This was on the back of the new Great British Adventure Map

The Great British Adventure Map

This is a new kind of map created by Strumpshaw, Tincleton and Giggleswick's (of Marvellous Maps) for the Ordnance Survey. Luckily for us, one of these exciting maps popped through the letterbox!

It's a two-sided foldout map in the traditional OS LandRanger map style.

There are so many astounding places to visit in Britain

There are so many astounding places to visit in Britain, and this map features the best, including the best wild places, islands, mountains, beaches, waterways, views of all of Britain. One big map of inspiration!

Adventure Points of Interest shown on the map

If you're looking for ideas for a new place you are visiting or wanting to discover more in your local area, then this map is worth having a look at.

I've spotted some walks on there already that I would like to undertake. I love the fact that this map is fun and entertaining with random trivia; no one can say this map is boring!

You can get involved with this map too! And add your ideas, tick off areas you've visited, so it really does become your 'own' adventure map.

It's an overload of inspiration for any outdoor enthusiast

It's an overload of inspiration for any outdoor enthusiast. The Great British Adventure Map will certainly get you wanting to plan some more adventures!

Buy the map from the Ordnance Survey