iWalk Cornwall serves as a comprehensive digital walking guide, offering a variety of circular walks complete with detailed directions and captivating local insights, all grounded in over ten years of dedicated fieldwork and research.
With more than 300 walks available across Cornwall, users can choose routes based on factors like steepness, length, and themes, including coastal and pub walks. The collection is continually expanding with new additions.
Both the app and the walks are crafted in Cornwall, boasting a strong local following. Routes are regularly reviewed and updated with input from the community. iWalk Cornwall has earned accolades such as a Highly Commended recognition in the Cornwall Tourism Awards, a finalist spot in the Cornwall Sustainability Awards, and two community awards.
The app is free to download, with individual walks available for purchase at £2.99, which includes ongoing free updates and a host of features.
Features:
- Comprehensive, triple-verified, and consistently maintained directions. We personally re-walk every route to ensure accuracy, and a dedicated group of volunteers provides ongoing feedback on any changes.
- A GPS-enabled map that shows your exact location and orientation at all times.
- In-depth local information covering history, landscape, and wildlife along the route. Our research encompasses over 3,000 topics, with each walk featuring at least 25 points of interest, many with even more. The points of interest are also adjusted seasonally to ensure relevance based on when you’re walking.
- Route information that allows the app to track your distance, estimate remaining time based on your pace, and countdown to the next directional point as you walk. It also monitors daylight conditions for evening strolls.
- Intelligent off-route alerts, designed with local insights, giving you the freedom to explore without the constraints of rigid navigation.
- Discover details about the dog-friendliness of stiles, helping you determine if you might need to lift a larger dog. Find out which beaches along your route have dog restrictions. Plus, there's a handy button to locate the nearest vet in case of emergencies.
- Get recommendations for appropriate footwear and alerts for seasonal mud warnings on particularly muddy trails.
- Stay informed about temporary footpath issues, including closures, diversions, and fallen trees.
- Explore the pubs along your route with direct links to their websites for information on opening hours, menus, and more.
- Check tide times at the closest observation point to your walk for the most accurate information.
- Review an overview of the walk, including its length and steepness grade, to aid in your planning. You'll also find descriptive details about the route's gradients, including the locations of climbs and any notably steep descents.
- Seamlessly integrate with driving satnav to guide you to the car park at the start of your walk. The app supports various satnav applications, including Waze and Google Maps.
- Access seasonal metadata to help you choose walks suitable for the time of year. Seasonal lists, such as those featuring cool shade, will automatically appear in "Walks by type" when relevant.
- Benefit from countryside tips, including advice on walking near livestock. You can also learn how to report wildlife sightings to contribute to scientific research.
- Help the Cornwall Council Countryside Access Team improve the rights of way network by reporting issues easily, even without a phone signal, so everyone can contribute to enhancing the paths.
- Enjoy ongoing free updates for all purchased walks, allowing you to experience different seasons and always have the latest information.
The "Lanhydrock Gardens" walk is available for free within the app, giving you a chance to try it out, and there's a simulation mode so you can explore without needing to travel there.
FAQ
Q: What is iWalk Cornwall?
A: iWalk Cornwall is a comprehensive digital walking guide that offers over 300 circular walks across Cornwall. It provides detailed directions and local insights, all based on over ten years of fieldwork and research. The walks are tailored for various preferences, including steepness, length, and themes like coastal and pub walks.
Q: How are the walks on iWalk Cornwall verified?
A: The walks are triple-verified and consistently maintained. The team personally re-walks each route to ensure accuracy, and a dedicated group of volunteers provides ongoing feedback about any changes.
Q: What features does the iWalk Cornwall app offer?
A: The app includes a GPS-enabled map, in-depth local information on history, landscape, and wildlife, route tracking, intelligent off-route alerts, dog-friendliness details, footwear recommendations, mud warnings, temporary footpath issues, pub information, tide times, walk overviews, integration with driving satnav, seasonal metadata, countryside tips, and a feature to report issues to the Cornwall Council.
What's New in the Latest Version 3.36.1
Last updated on Dec 26, 2024
Award-winning GPS-guided circular walks with precise directions + local history Download the latest version of iWalk Cornwall 3.36.1 to enjoy new features and updates immediately!
Fix issue where opening a walk that fails to open due to corruption during download causes other walks to fail to open.
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