Outdoors useful apps

Apps for Safety

First things first, when out and about, it is crucial that you and your unit know exactly what your location is, in case of an emergency. Free apps, which enable you to pinpoint your location are

• OS Locate: https://shop.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/apps/other-apps/os-locate/
• What3Words: https://what3words.com/about

Apps for planning/recording routes

There are many apps which allow you to plan walking, cycling and running routes and also have a number of routes designed by its members. Some are free, others require subscription fees to be paid. Examples are:

• https://komoot.com
• https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
• https://strava.com
• https://footpathapp.com
• https://www.backcountrynavigator.com
• https://www.mapmywalk.com
• https://www.mapmyrun.com

Apps for Geocaching

Geocaching is and fun activity for units to take part in. Popular apps are:

• https://www.geocaching.com
• http://www.cach.ly

Apps for identifying nature

Not sure what you just saw or heard? Then try:

• https://birdnet.cornell.edu
• https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app
• https://identify.plantnet.org