Outdoors Activities Useful Links
Some hints and tips on using technology during outdoor activities
Apps for Safety
First things first, wherever you are whatever you are doing make, sure you and your units can locate exactly where you are. Something that is crucial in an emergency. Free apps which enable you to pinpoint your location for emergency services 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 also 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:
Apps for identifying nature
Want to know what birds you are hearing when out and about try: https://birdnet.cornell.edu
Not sure what that was you just saw then try: