Download GPS Route
GPX for most apps and handhelds, including OS Maps & Orux
How to use GPS data
The Android and iPhone apps, and GPS devices like the Satmap 20, work while you are out walking as the maps are stored on your device, i.e. they don't use 'data', and you don't need a signal.
The best bit is the 'you are here' symbol on the map! Also, taking a powerbank with you is highly recommended!
Apps - OS maps
OS Maps
android iPhone PC
OS Maps Online - a website for planning routes, and an android/iPhone app with OS 1:25K and 1:50K mapping.
Anquet OMN
android iPhone PC
Anquet OMN comes with an annual subscription for OS 1:25K and OS 1:50K mapping for Great Britain. Use discount code SWC20 at checkout for 20% off
Viewranger
android iPhone
To test
Apps - OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is a global free alternative to OS maps. It's more accurate in places, but doesn't have rights of way information. Brilliant for when you go on holiday!
Maps.me
android iPhone
Maps.me is a free Android and iPhone app. It uses OpenStreetMap maps, which are also free.
Easy to use. Works with our KML files. Doesn't have contours.
Orux Maps
android
Orux Maps is a cheap Android map app. Use it with OpenStreetMap mapping (free). How to do this.
Excellent, but over-complicated to use. There is a free version on the Oruxmaps website.
Other Options
Dedicated GPS Devices
Satmap Active 20
GPS Device
Satmap Active 20 is a dedicated, rugged, waterproof, walker's GPS device. £285 with Openstreetmap mapping £360 with OS mapping.
Very good but very expensive
Websites
This Website (and many others)
website
Use a website, e.g. this one, for viewing OS or OpenStreetMap maps (free).
Requires web access, so cannot be used out walking.
Bing Maps Aerial Imagery - view the route with low altitude photos.
Prices Updated: Mar 18