# BudApp UK — Find, record & share dog walks

> Find, record & share dog walks (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Jones.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budapp-uk/id6753139027 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842668839)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-02
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budapp-uk/id6753139027/reviews.md

## What is BudApp UK?

Bud is built for dog owners, by a dog owner. 

It's the walking app that finally answers the questions you're always asking: Can I let my dog off the lead? Is there livestock? How muddy is it? Is there parking? Fresh water? Will I actually have phone signal?


No fitness app, hiking app, or mapping tool does this. They're great for hikers and trail runners - but they weren't built with your dog in mind. 

Bud was.


WHAT MAKES BUD DIFFERENT


Every walk on Bud comes with dog-specific intelligence:
• Off-lead areas - know before you go whether your dog can run free
• Livestock warnings - avoid fields with sheep and cattle, or plan accordingly
• Mud levels - from "spic and span" to "apocalyptic"
• Parking info - free, paid, or roadside
• Fresh water availability - streams, rivers, and dog-friendly water stops
• Phone signal - so you know if you'll be off-grid
• Difficulty ratings - tailored for dog walks, not fell running


DISCOVER 33,500+ STARTING POINTS
Bud maps public footpaths across 157 local authorities in England and Wales. Whether you're walking from home or exploring somewhere new on holiday, there's a route waiting for you.


COMMUNITY-POWERED WALKS
Bud's walking community shares real, dog-tested routes with honest detail. No sponsored content, no algorithms - just genuine walks from people who've actually done them with their dogs. Every walk includes the practical information that matters, contributed by dog owners who know what other dog owners need.


RECORD AND SHARE YOUR WALKS
Walked somewhere brilliant? Record your route with GPS tracking, add the details that matter (off-lead sections, livestock, conditions), and share it with the Bud community. Your walk could be the one that helps another dog owner discover their new favourite route.


BUILT FOR DOGS, NOT JUST OUTDOORS
Bud exists because the founder spent eight years wishing this app existed. After one too many walks into fields full of sheep with no warning, or mud-caked car journeys home that could have been avoided, he built it.


Bud is free to use and community-supported. We're growing every day - join hundreds of dog walkers already sharing the routes and intelligence that make every walk better.


We'd love your feedback. Bud is built with its community, not just for them.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.7 — 2026-06-24

What's New

* Your walks now save offline. Record a walk with zero signal, tap save, lock your phone, drive home. Your walk is stored on your device instantly and syncs automatically when you're back online. No more lost walks.
* Stay logged in without signal. Previously, opening the app without internet would kick you to the login screen. Now it loads your dashboard straight away, even in airplane mode.
* Faster map loading. The Find Walks map now loads significantly faster. We've optimised how walk data is fetched so you spend less time waiting and more time walking.
* Portrait mode locked. The app no longer accidentally rotates when you're mid-walk. One less annoyance in the field.
* Your Stats redesigned. The homepage now shows three clean stats: Your Walks, Distance Covered, and Community Walks. No more duplicate numbers.
* NSA Sheep Awareness cards. Walk detail pages now include practical livestock awareness information from our collaboration with the National Sheep Association. If sheep are present on a route, you'll see guidance on keeping your dog and local livestock safe.
* Bug fixes and cleanup. Legacy analytics calls cleaned up, improved network handling, and various under-the-hood reliability improvements.

### 1.1.6 — 2026-04-05

Improvements & Fixes

- Faster sign-up : fixed an issue where some new users experienced login problems after registering
- Clearer error messages : helpful guidance instead of technical codes during sign-up or login
- Faster homepage and map loading
- Better error recovery with a "Try Again" option

Thanks for being part of the Bud community. Every walk you share helps another dog owner discover somewhere new.

### 1.1.5 — 2026-03-26

No release notes.

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