# iWalk Cornwall

> Digital guide for GPS-enabled walking routes in Cornwall with offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Working Edge Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwalk-cornwall/id739048330 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Working Edge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/658881081)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 158 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwalk-cornwall/id739048330/reviews.md

## What is iWalk Cornwall?

iWalk Cornwall is a digital walking guide providing circular walks with detailed directions and local information based on over a decade of fieldwork and research.


Both the app and walks are designed and developed in Cornwall and have a big local following. Routes are continually being checked and updated with help from the local community. iWalk Cornwall was Highly Commended in the 2017-2018 Cornwall Tourism Awards and a finalist in the 2017 Cornwall Sustainability Awards.


The app is free to download. Walks are purchased from within the app which includes ongoing free updates. The "Lanhydrock Gardens" walk is included with the app for free so you can try it out, and there is a simulation mode so you can do so without driving there.


Over 300 walks are available in all areas of Cornwall, classified by steepness and length and themes such as coastal walks and pub walks. New walks are also continually being added.


Features:



- Tracks your location using the GPS receiver on your device, providing real-time information as you follow the walk route.
- Directions are triggered by your location, with a beep/vibrate notification when there’s a new direction for you to follow.
- Based on your location, provides information about points of interest along the walk.
- Includes an accurate map of the walk route and surrounding area, showing where you are on it and which way you are facing.
- Warns you if you wander off the walk route, intelligently based on local knowledge (i.e. not with a blind "computer says no" where there is something legitimate to go and see)
- Tells you how far you have left to go and an estimate of time remaining based on your personal walking speed
- Keeps an eye on your battery and if it doesn't look like it will last the walk, offers a number of power-saving strategies
- Once walks are downloaded, the app doesn’t need a mobile signal or internet connection.
- Walks are continually being checked and updated - updates are downloaded for free


The app also includes a mechanism to feed back any footpath issues that you spot to help us work with the Local Authority Countryside Team and parish councils to maintain Cornwall's footpath network.


Note: Users of Wifi-Only (non-cellular/3G) iPads will need an external GPS device to navigate using this app


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

## Key features

- GPS-tracked walking routes
- Location-triggered directions
- Points of interest information
- Offline map and navigation
- Off-route warnings
- Estimated time and distance remaining
- Battery saving strategies

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tintagel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coverack to St Keverne | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mylor and Restronguet Creeks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sancreed to Carn Euny | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lelant to Carbis Bay | $3.99 | one-time |
| St Just to St Mawes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sennen Cove to Land's End | $3.99 | one-time |
| Porthcurno to Gwennap Head | $3.99 | one-time |
| Porthcurno to Penberth | $3.99 | one-time |
| Penzance to Newlyn | $3.99 | one-time |
| Porthgwarra to Minack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Penrose and Porthleven | $3.99 | one-time |
| Helford and Frenchman's Creek | $3.99 | one-time |
| Zennor to The Carracks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bedruthan Steps | $3.99 | one-time |
| St Agnes Beacon & Wheal Coates | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stannon Moor | $3.99 | one-time |
| St Endellion to Port Isaac | $3.99 | one-time |
| Minions and Cheesewring | $3.99 | one-time |
| Port Quin to Port Isaac | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of iWalk Cornwall?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🧭 Accurate GPS navigation and turn-by-turn directions
- 📍 Works offline without mobile signal
- 🔔 Helpful audio alerts at waypoints and when off-route
- 📚 Rich educational content about flora, fauna, history, and local information
- 🗺️ Clear, interactive maps with real-time location tracking
- 💰 Affordable pricing (£2.99-£3.99 per walk)
- 🐕 Excellent filtering options (dog-friendly, pub stops, difficulty levels)
- 👍 Impossible to get lost with precise guidance
- ⏱️ Battery and time remaining indicators
- 🔄 Regular updates to walks and route corrections
- ⌚ Apple Watch compatibility
- 🎯 Walks are owned permanently after purchase
- 😊 Responsive and helpful customer service
- 🌍 Extensive variety of walks across Cornwall
- 🚶 Suitable for all ability levels with clear grading

**Cons**

- 💸 Not truly free - requires per-walk purchases
- 🔋 High battery drain on iPhones during walks
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches when switching between screens
- 📍 Location permission requests feel intrusive to some users
- 🔌 Excessive permission requests at startup
- 🗺️ Limited to Cornwall only
- 📱 Outdated UI design (2010s aesthetic)
- 🔄 Occasional direction timing issues (too early/late)
- 📖 Difficult to read information while actively walking
- 🌐 Location services detection issues on some devices
- 🚫 Cannot manually navigate through walk pages without GPS
- 📄 No visual photo references for some directions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Location services detection loop - app claims location is disabled despite being enabled
- App crashes when switching between written directions and map view
- Contact form crashes with black screen
- Direction notifications sometimes appear too early or too late
- App becomes unresponsive when opening certain screens
- Inconsistent behavior when starting walks in reverse direction
- Battery drain issues on iOS devices
- Glitchy screen transitions requiring app restart

**Most requested features**

- Expansion to other UK counties (Devon, Somerset, Derbyshire, Peak District)
- Weekly or monthly subscription pricing model
- Photo visual references for route descriptions
- Ability to join walks at any point and reverse direction with audio guidance
- Manual page navigation without GPS requirement
- Dark mode option
- More inland walks (less coastal focus)
- Mystery walks feature (mentioned as upcoming)
- Better battery optimization for longer walks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 158)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwalk-cornwall/id739048330/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-08-15, version 3.36.26*

Really useful
App - user friendly, accurate and interesting history points to accompany the directions - highly recommend

### 5/5 — Wonderful walks to discover hidden Cornwall

*2026-08-14, version 3.36.25*

I’ve been using this app for a few years now and it never lets me down. Wherever I am in the County, I can find some really interesting walks. I’ve learnt so much about mining history wildlife shipwrecks artists and much more have also stumbled across some fantastic cafés and churches every walk purchased has been worth every penny and I don’t get lost anymore with the app pinging me my directions.

### 5/5 — Fab app!

*2026-08-06, version 3.36.25*

Great walks, intuitive app, interesting information. Would recommend.

### 5/5 — Fantastic walking guide

*2026-08-05, version 3.36.25*

The app directed us accurately to the carpark and gave clear instructions throughout the walk. We loved the extra information about the sights along the way.

### 4/5 — Pelynt to West Looe circular

*2026-07-30, version 3.36.24*

Points 1-3 overgrown so take walking poles. The river & streams were very low so we managed to complete the whole walk. At point 19, don’t take the left but keep going straight on as that was incorrect. At point 20 it states a gentle walk uphill. It was actually a strenuous walk with uneven path and could be very slippery in wet weather. Overall we enjoyed it though.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-07-23, version 3.36.24*

I’ve had this app for at least a couple of years as we visit Cornwall regularly.  The direction prompts mean We have never got lost!  The app lets you know if you’re veering off the route.  There’s also lots of interesting nuggets of information at each point which we found made the walk more fun.  Make sure your phone is charged and location is set to always.  There is an option to download to your phone just in case but that won’t give you the direction prompts. Just wish there was something similar available near our home in Sheffield.

### 5/5 — Brilliant App!

*2026-07-21, version 3.36.24*

Used this app a few times and the directions are spot on! Clear and really easy to follow. Nice walks too!

### 1/5 — A real mess of an app

*2026-07-15, version 3.36.24*

Could not get app to get GPS information on my iPhone. Followed the overly detailed instructions several times. App buggy and compared to other walk/hike app is inferior.

### 5/5 — Brilliant app

*2026-07-10, version 3.36.24*

This is my third time using the iWalk Cornwall - it is brilliant. My son asked me why I needed to pay for each walk when I “could probably work them out for free”. My response - the walks are often more adventurous than anything I would feel comfortable coming up with myself, they have heaps of interesting detail about where you are, and - most importantly - the keep you on track in a very simple and uncumbersome way. All for £3.49 a time. I call that a bargain!

### 5/5 — Feock to Devoran circular walk

*2026-07-05, version 3.36.24*

Amazing walk!

## Frequently asked questions about iWalk Cornwall

### What does iWalk Cornwall do?

iWalk Cornwall is a digital walking guide that provides detailed, GPS-triggered directions for circular walks across Cornwall. It offers local information, offline navigation, and real-time updates on your progress, including distance and estimated time remaining.

### How do I access the walks?

The app is free to download and includes one free walk, "Lanhydrock Gardens," for you to try. Additional walks are purchased from within the app. Once downloaded, these walks can be used offline without needing a mobile signal or internet connection.

### Is iWalk Cornwall free to use?

The app itself is free to download. While one walk is included for free, the majority of the over 300 available walks are purchased individually within the app. These purchased walks include ongoing free updates.

### What are the system requirements for iWalk Cornwall?

The app utilizes the GPS receiver on your device for navigation. Users of Wi-Fi-only iPads (non-cellular/3G) will require an external GPS device to use the navigation features effectively. Continued use of GPS in the background can impact battery life.

### Can I use iWalk Cornwall without an internet connection?

Yes, once you have downloaded a walk, the app does not require a mobile signal or internet connection to function. This allows you to navigate confidently even in areas with poor connectivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.36.26 — 2026-08-14

Fixes for iOS 27

### 3.36.25 — 2026-08-03

Fixed issue with Map of Walks sometimes appearing blank.
Fixed issue with Map of Walks where route polygons are sometimes not shown when the button is pressed.
Fixed issue where temporary issues with a walk are not displayed on the directions page due to bad internet connection when opening walk.

### 3.36.24 — 2026-06-15

Fix scaling of user interface for small screens and large tablets.

### 3.36.23 — 2026-05-19

Add favourites and walk type filters to Map of Walks.
Fix incorrect current average speed calculation.
Attach diagnostic log file when contacting us regarding app issues.

### 3.36.22 — 2026-04-15

Improve accuracy of calculated average speed.

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