# Hidden Heritage of the Dean

> Explore Forest of Dean's industrial heritage with offline maps and historical photos. (iPhone/iPad app by AT Creative Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-heritage-of-the-dean/id1063997355 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AT Creative Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/491010157)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 98 MB
- Languages: English, French
- Released: 2016-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-heritage-of-the-dean/id1063997355/reviews.md

## What is Hidden Heritage of the Dean?

FREE Download. Explore the Hidden Heritage of the Forest of Dean's rich industrial past.

The Forest of Dean, a green island nestled between two rivers; the mighty Severn and the gentle Wye. This ancient forest has had a rather traumatic past. In medieval times it was a royal hunting forest, then a source of timber for the navy's Tudor warships. By Victorian times it was a major site of industry; it's noisy landscape greatly scarred by coal and iron mining, quarrying and associated industries.

Use this App to explore the Forest of Dean's "Family cycle trail" which follows the route taken by the Severn and Wye steam Railway, including the Mineral Loop and crossing the Central Railway.

Features:
- 30 Points of interest to explore as you travel this exiting trail.
- Offline mapping based on the 1920, highly detailed, 6 inch to the mile OS map. 
- GPS located position shows your exact location on the map.
- Stunning, GPS triggered, "Fade images" show a transition from historic photo to modern landscape.  

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- 30 points of interest
- Offline mapping
- GPS location tracking
- Historic to modern photo transitions
- Cycle trail exploration

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-heritage-of-the-dean/id1063997355/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2023-02-16, version 2.0.1*

Do not go out exploring the Forest of Dean without this app!…..brilliant!.

### 5/5 — Brilliant tool to explore with

*2016-07-23, version 1.1*

This app is brilliant!!! Great for using the cycle trail but it has so many uses. The amazing picture fades with the text really let you see how the area looked in years gone by. It is definitely the easiest way to navigate around this beautiful woodland area!

### 5/5 — Easy eye opener

*2016-07-22, version 1.1*

Having lived in the dean many years I still haven't had the time to really understand the history until now. Sure I know it had a ride coal based industrious past but I could never put in in context. Really love the imagery and keen to get out and visualise this other world. I am no geologist or historian so thanks for letting in on this complex subject whilst I eat my breakfast! :)

### 5/5 — Great!

*2016-07-20, version 1.1*

A really interesting interactive App for those living in or visiting the Forest. A big "well done" to Sue and all of the people who are working on the Foresters' Forest project.

## Frequently asked questions about Hidden Heritage of the Dean

### What is Hidden Heritage of the Dean?

Hidden Heritage of the Dean is a free travel app that allows you to explore the rich industrial past of the Forest of Dean. It features 30 points of interest along the "Family Cycle Trail" and uses offline maps and GPS to guide you.

### Is Hidden Heritage of the Dean free to download?

Yes, Hidden Heritage of the Dean is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in its description.

### Does Hidden Heritage of the Dean work offline?

Yes, the app provides offline mapping based on a detailed 1920 OS map, allowing you to explore without an internet connection. Your GPS location will still be shown on the map.

### What devices support Hidden Heritage of the Dean?

Hidden Heritage of the Dean is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Hidden Heritage of the Dean updated?

The app was last updated on December 11, 2024, indicating active development and maintenance. Its latest version is 3.0.1.

### Can I see historical images with Hidden Heritage of the Dean?

Yes, the app features stunning, GPS-triggered "Fade images" that show a transition from historic photos to the modern landscape, bringing the past to life.

### What is the main trail featured in Hidden Heritage of the Dean?

The app focuses on the Forest of Dean's "Family cycle trail," which follows the route of the historic Severn and Wye steam Railway, including the Mineral Loop and Central Railway sections.

### Does Hidden Heritage of the Dean have ads?

No, Hidden Heritage of the Dean does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2024-12-11

Bug fix for updating content

### 3.0.0 — 2024-11-12

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.0.1 — 2021-04-19

Update colour of controls in image fader

### 2.0.0 — 2021-03-31

Updated for the latest version of iOS, iPhones and iPads.

### 1.2 — 2017-11-28

- Optimised for iOS11
- Minor bug fixed on map that disabled 'locator' and 'change map' functions
- Minor bug fixed that displayed blue rectangle behind map pins

Use the app's feedback feature or tweet us at @audiotrails if you find any issues, or want to provide other feedback.

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