# Mountain Steps UK > UK mountain navigation, safety, and information app. (iPhone/iPad app by Mountain Steps UK Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-steps-uk/id455576658 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mountain Steps UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/455576661) - Category: Navigation, Lifestyle - Price: $0.99 (on sale, was $4.99) - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 209 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-08-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-steps-uk/id455576658/reviews.md ## What is Mountain Steps UK? Mountain Steps UK is a multi-functional application designed specifically for the unique mountain environment. If you’re a total beginner, a keen mountain newcomer, or training for the Three Peaks Challenge, then this is the only app you’ll need. Even if you’re already an enthusiastic lowland walker, Mountain Steps UK has the knowledge for a safe transition to the mountain scene, and provides articles on the unique aspects of the mountain environment. Features include – - Photo-supported route guides and interactive maps of ALL major routes up Snowdon, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Pen y Fan, and Cadair Idris. Including how to get to the start! (We’ve recently added 8 routes for Pen y Fan and Cadair Idris. Other mountains and regions will continue to be added over time) - Kit advice for newbies, from socks to basic emergency kit. - Tuition on how to navigate with a map and compass. - Emergency awareness and ‘essential’ first aid, combined with emergency procedures if it all goes wrong. - Current location finders, grid reference calculators, magnetic declination algorithms, and constantly updated sunset times. - A large range of articles on plants and their uses, birds, history, sport and a multitude of other mountain-specific topics. - Contains over 120,000 words and 400 photographs! - 10% of the profits to be donated to Mountain Rescue. See our recent reviews Tap! – The iPhone and iPad Magazine http://www.tapmag.co.uk/review/455576658/mountain-steps-uk Outdoors Magic http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-blog/mountain-steps-uk-app-review/8904.html Background Mountain Steps UK is built with the knowledge of more than 40 years of combined experience, extensive training, and teaching others to enjoy themselves in a safe and responsible manner. It’s not our aim for this app to become an all-encompassing guide to every route up every mountain, but to help you learn by it, become independent, and enjoy the mountains as much as we do. Mountain Steps UK - Leading you every step of the way! Find us on Facebook and Twitter. ## Key features - Interactive route maps for major UK peaks - Gear and kit advice - Map and compass navigation tuition - Emergency procedures and first aid - Location finder and grid reference calculator - Articles on mountain environment and history ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-steps-uk/id455576658/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Worth every penny! *2012-08-09* Nominally for people new to the Great Outdoors but this app contains so much extra info ( from club moss to whisky!) that it's worth getting for more experienced walkers too. I used it in the Lakes and Ben Nevis this summer and loved it. Overviews of major routes lead to clear and detailed step-by-step guides that can be reversed from ascent to descent. Nifty (even if in dodgy weather you're not likely to keep looking at your phone). Good to see that 10% goes to Mountain Rescue too: the app has clearly been produced with care and it's worth every penny! ### 4/5 — mountain steps *2012-04-14* Nice app. Wish it had more pictures. The update containign new routes for Pen-y-Fan and Cadair Idris proves they are comitted to supporting and upgrading this app. Thank you. Well done :) ### 5/5 — A real gem! *2011-10-16* It’s lucky this app has plenty of pictures as it seems some reviewers just can’t read! The content is clearly listed in bullet points and as an inexperienced hill walker it’s just what I was looking for. It has simple advice on clothing and the articles on navigation were so easy to understand. Direct Route up Scaffell Pike was great fun and I can’t wait to try the others. I showed my Dad and he loved the stuff about the plants. ### 1/5 — Waste of £3.99 *2011-10-05* This has to be one of the biggest app marketing frauds I have encountered. It is advertised as UK yet contains only 3 peaks very little in Scotland and none in Ireland north (or south) so let's lose the UK bit. I kept thinking that it had not downloaded properly as the content is minimal and if it was a free app I would have deleted it straightaway. Absolutely useless save your money as it is not as advertised and I feel totally ripped of. ### 1/5 — NOT MUCH USE - better off Googling *2011-09-17* I didn't think much to this app. I went to do one of the walks and to be honest got more out of the internet than this app. I wold expect a lot more, like guidance to the walks, routes, maps, tips, maybe even GPS location on route. Just didn't find it any more useful than doing my own research. Not worth the price tag. Avoid. ### 4/5 — Great value app *2011-09-16* Especially good for beginners or those not familiar with the big three UK mountains. Does feel a bit text heavy and 'booky' but its well written. Don't know why ppl complain it's only three mountains - it clearly says that in the description! I'd happily pay more for additional mountains/routes. ### 2/5 — Not good... *2011-09-07* Pretty terrible app really!! Only has three peaks included (Ben Nevis, scafell pike and snowdon) was sorta hoping for a guide/Map to the Scottish munros and corbets!! The information included in this app I already knew before purchase. ### 5/5 — Inspiring! *2011-09-07* Trying to lose weight and struggling with motivation. Great app! Now want to do Snowdon next summer! Wish me luck! ### 5/5 — I Love It! *2011-09-07* I love it! It does what it says it does! Went up the Pyg track, down Llanberis Path and took the bus back. The routes are easy to use and the mapping let me know I was always on track. Can't wait to go again! ### 3/5 — Ok *2011-09-03* Basically a book redacted to phone app - lots of text. Only has routes for 3 mountains, but good route intel for them. Other basic book content on safety, wildlife etc ## Frequently asked questions about Mountain Steps UK ### What mountains are covered by Mountain Steps UK? Mountain Steps UK features photo-supported route guides and interactive maps for major routes up Snowdon, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Pen y Fan, and Cadair Idris. The app also includes 8 routes for Pen y Fan and Cadair Idris, with plans to add more mountains and regions over time. ### Is Mountain Steps UK suitable for beginners? Yes, Mountain Steps UK is designed for total beginners and newcomers to mountain walking. It provides essential kit advice, navigation tuition, and safety information to help users transition safely to the mountain environment. ### Does Mountain Steps UK offer offline maps? The description does not explicitly state whether maps are available offline. However, it mentions interactive maps and current location finders, suggesting it may require a data connection for full functionality. ### What kind of safety information does Mountain Steps UK provide? Mountain Steps UK includes emergency awareness, essential first aid, and emergency procedures for when things go wrong. It also offers kit advice and tuition on how to navigate safely. ### How often is Mountain Steps UK updated? The app was last updated on January 20, 2023, with version 1.1.25. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the inclusion of constantly updated sunset times suggests ongoing maintenance. ### What devices is Mountain Steps UK compatible with? Mountain Steps UK is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is available for purchase on the App Store. ### Does Mountain Steps UK have ads? No, Mountain Steps UK does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that focuses on providing comprehensive mountain information without interruptions. ### What is the price of Mountain Steps UK? Mountain Steps UK is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. This price grants access to all features and content within the application. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.29 — 2026-08-09 Many fixes to the UI, and an update to the database to correct some changes to routes. Also fix the knowledge issue introduced in klast release. ### 1.1.27 — 2026-04-16 Removed weather forecasts and updated for newer versions of OS. ### 1.1.25 — 2023-01-20 Squashed a few bugs. Updated broken links, and updated maps to latest version. ### 1.1.23 — 2021-10-21 iOS 15 compatibility release, and a few bugs fixed. ### 1.1.22 — 2020-11-01 Woking behind the scenes to make the app work better on newer iPhones. Fixed some broken links to external web sites. ## Apps similar to Mountain Steps UK | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Drively Routes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drively-routes/id6744893918) | — | Free | Navigation | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*