Author Topic: Walking app  (Read 2604 times)

Jukes Mum

  • Joined Apr 2014
  • North Yorkshire
Walking app
« on: November 11, 2015, 01:13:45 pm »
When asked what he would like for Christmas, my Dad (who is a bit more tech savvy than I!) said he'd like a walking app he can use on his phone/tablet.
I have tried doing some Google searches to see which would suit his needs

He'd like to be able to use OS maps 1:25000 which would know where he is using GPS rather than relying on a internet connection (which is unlikely to be available most places he walks)
It is an 'android' device (not iPhone/iPad). Samsung if that makes a difference.

He was thinking of some kind of free app where you buy the OS maps as extra for certain regions. He can then let us know which region he would like for his next b'day pressie etc.

It would be nice if the app could save a route so that he could revisit is.

Does this sort of thing actually exist?
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doganjo

  • Joined Aug 2012
  • Clackmannanshire
  • Qui? Moi?
Re: Walking app
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2015, 11:42:41 pm »
Google 'Map my walk' that might be what he wants.  Also teh British Heart Foundation have a few on their website - www.bhf.org.uk
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SallyintNorth

  • Joined Feb 2011
  • Cornwall
  • Rarely short of an opinion but I mean well
    • Trelay Cohousing Community
Re: Walking app
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2015, 12:41:51 am »
Sounds like the Ordnance Survey are making their maps into interactive mobile apps linky
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