The Outdoor Active App Is Now The Only Travel And Mountain Hiking App You Need
Wales Outdoors have been a partner of Outdoor Active for years now, and the decision to work with Outdoor Active was well placed. It is THE map app of choice for the discerning hiker or traveller. There are so many positives it’s impossible to go through them all in a single blog post but here are some highlights and some BIG news.
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Buddy Beacon allows a person of your choice to track you as you hike in the hills, using them as a base and check in at the end of the day. They’ll know your last known position if there are any ‘hiccups’ on the day. Wales Outdoors offer this safety service for free to anyone that chooses to inform us of their day out in Wales. Read More…
Discounts of up to 30% off quality activity items from well known brands such as Garmin and Mammut.
Routes, maps and offline service, challenges and route planning are all included, as is the full suite of OS mapping for all of the UK if you go pro.
BIG News!
We’re celebrating something exciting—our Outdooractive Travel Guide is now available directly in the app!
Get inspired for your next outdoor adventure, no matter where you are. More than just a route planner, the Travel Guide is the heart of Outdooractive, bringing you the best destinations, insider tips, and must-see spots right at your fingertips.
Want to know what the Travel Guide is all about?
We’ve all been there—you’re scrolling through the map, searching for travel inspiration, exciting places, and the perfect route for your next adventure. But with so many options, it can feel overwhelming. And sometimes, you’re not even sure what you’re looking for.
That's exactly why we developed the Outdooractive Travel Guide: With it, you'll find inspiration worldwide for your next outdoor adventure in the mountains, a short bike trip, or your summer vacation by the sea.
Because we are your all-in-one solution for personalized travel planning. Your digital travel companion, right in your pocket—guiding you seamlessly and ensuring a safe journey home. This has been our ultimate goal and grand vision for over 30 years.
What you will find in the Travel Guide:
Interesting information about the region
Tips for activities and suitable routes
Excursions
Accommodations
Events
Insider tips and much more
When planning any trip, two fundamental questions arise: "What?" and "Where?" Are you looking for hikes ("What") in the Black Forest ("Where")? Or hotels in Finland, museums in South Tyrol, or ski tours in Graubünden?
Our Travel Guide offers a dedicated page for each of these questions. Enter your desired region in the search bar at the top and you'll be shown general information for your destination. Then select a topic from the available filters—such as your favorite activity—and you'll immediately see the relevant highlights.
Want an example? Discover Slovenia, its hikes, and cross-country ski trails:
Remember, we have a social hiking group walk on the 3rd May and this will have a meet point of Blaenonneu Quarry Car Park and will visit Llangattock Escarpment and a fine cave Eglwys Faen. Join Us!
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You can book our walks and tours through the Wales Outdoors Website.
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