The Outdoor Recreation Network (ORN) is an unincorporated network of public agencies and non-governmental organisations across the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland (RoI).
ORN grew out of the Countryside Recreation Network (CRN) that was established in 1968. Benefiting from a long history of partnership, ORN member organisations are involved in outdoor recreation and related fields such as the natural environment, outdoor activities, tourism and health.
The Outdoor Recreation Network (ORN) has the vision of encouraging more people to enjoy and engage with the outdoors. Our members from across the United Kingdom and Ireland work in collaboration to help share research, facilitate information exchange and champion sustainable good practice. Our current members are researchers, enablers, providers and practitioners, all committed to providing diverse and immersive experiences in the outdoors, something we are proud to build on.
Current Member Organisations
The ORN Network is continuously growing with new members joining from across the UK and Ireland.
ORN Executive Committee
Meet the ORN Co-Chairs and Executive Committee Members.
Action Plan 2025 - 2028
Developed in partnership with our Members the ORN Action Plan for 2025 - 28 that shows the path the network will be following over the coming years.
ORN Secretariat
The Outdoor Recreation Network Secretariat service is delivered by a team from Outscape. Jayne Evans and Elizabeth Annett are the key points of contact should you have any questions.