# Ethel Ready — Explore the Peak District

> Peak District hill climbing tracker with interactive map and personal log. (iPhone/iPad app by Doug Colton.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethel-ready/id1559545575 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Doug Colton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559545577)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-07-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethel-ready/id1559545575/reviews.md

## What is Ethel Ready?

Named after Ethel Haythornthwaite (the pioneer behind the Peak District National Park), the Ethels are all of the Peak District hills over 400m above sea level and significant lower prominent hills. Fewer, lower, easier and (for most of the UK's population) closer than the Munros of Scotland and the Wainwrights of the Lake District.

Explore the highest hills of the Peak District. Track your progress through your own dated log and by using the interactive map from OpenStreetMap.

Bonus level of the Peak 75 hills, on completion of the Ethels.

Featured on BBC TV and Radio 4

The app is supported by the Peak District and South Yorkshire Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (Registered Charity Number 1094975). The app provides links to the charity's website if you want to make a donation or pay for membership.

Base map and data from OpenStreetMap and OpenStreetMap Foundation 
© OpenStreetMap contributors © OpenTopoMap 

All images are subject to copyright © 2021 Doug Colton (or are used through Creative Commons Licence).

## Key features

- Explore Peak District hills over 400m
- Track progress with a dated log
- Interactive OpenStreetMap
- Bonus Peak 75 challenge
- Featured on BBC TV and Radio 4

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethel-ready/id1559545575/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Mega

*2025-04-29, version 7.0*

Awesome

### 5/5 — Great for exploring

*2025-02-04, version 6.1*

I love this app. I visit Sheffield every month for work and when I’ve got spare time I always head to the Peak District. This app has really helped me explore areas I would never have visited. Highly recommend this excellent free app!

Hopefully the developer brings out apps for the outlying fells, Howgills, Dales and North York Moors as well. Oh and did I mention the Pennines!

### 5/5 — Georgie

*2025-01-31, version 6.1*

Very rewarding app Simple to the point and all the info you need. Ethel Ready the Unready was apparently a very distant relative of mine so I thought to honour this I should better attempt all the Ethel’s surrounding my hone in the Peaks . Today I competed my first 1 - Win Hill so onwards and upwards . Thanks Doug for designing this I’ve also downloaded Peak Wonders app too.

### 5/5 — Super user friendly

*2023-08-29, version 4.8.1*

Great app. Would be good to be able to map trig points on here too. I can’t find another app which does this.

### 5/5 — Brilliant app

*2023-07-22, version 4.6*

Would love a Peak District trig version also

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-12-01, version 3.1.4*

Great app that’s is easy to use but is sorely missing offline mapping.  At the moment it’s fantastic for planning in advance, but very limited in the field.

### 2/5 — Latest Update Has Killed It

*2022-10-17, version 3.0.6*

Until last week I lived by this app, it was the only map with locations I needed that carried on working with no signal. No the map goes blank  other than the ethel points (no footpaths, locations). Devastated, will have to invest in OS maps. Real shame.

If it ever goes back to the way it was then it’s brilliant. Helps me get out more, and chose places to go.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2022-02-06, version 1.5.0*

Really simple to use app with great info. Looking forward to ticking them all off. Well done to the developer!

### 5/5 — Great Idea

*2021-09-07, version 1.5.0*

Week done Doug on a most impressive app. Love the title of Ethels and a fitting tribute to Ethel. I wonder who will be the first to complete all 95. Good luck fellow walkers

### 5/5 — Fantastic App

*2021-05-19, version 1.2.0*

Well done to Doug for designing and developing this excellent app, highly recommended. Donate to the CPRE to support their important work.

## Frequently asked questions about Ethel Ready

### What are the Ethels?

The Ethels are all the hills in the Peak District over 400m above sea level, plus significant lower prominent hills. Ethel Ready helps you explore and track your progress climbing these specific peaks.

### Does Ethel Ready have ads?

No, Ethel Ready does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads.

### What devices does Ethel Ready support?

Ethel Ready is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking to explore the Peak District.

### How often is Ethel Ready updated?

The latest version of Ethel Ready is 8.1, last updated on January 16, 2026. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and improving the app.

### Can I donate to the charity through Ethel Ready?

Yes, the app provides links to the Campaign to Protect Rural England's website, allowing users to make a donation or pay for membership if they wish.

### What is the age rating for Ethel Ready?

Ethel Ready has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including families exploring the outdoors.

### What is the user sentiment for Ethel Ready?

Ethel Ready has received a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from its available ratings, suggesting a highly positive user experience.

### What map data does Ethel Ready use?

The app utilizes base map and data from OpenStreetMap and OpenTopoMap, with all images subject to copyright or used through Creative Commons Licence.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.2.1 — 2026-07-16

Option for the map to stay rotated to your heading

### 8.1 — 2026-01-16

Wolfscote Hill public access reinstated

### 8.0 — 2025-11-15

20 routes added (new feature)
Guidance on how to see the map offline

### 7.2.1 — 2025-07-22

Satellite map security update

### 7.2 — 2025-07-11

Update for OpenStreetMap

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All apps by Doug Colton: https://appshunter.io/developer/1559545577

## Related topics

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