Open Canal Map UK User Reviews

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Maps ok - out of date info

None of the latest CRT stoppages are listed. Data that is there is out of date.

never updates regular don't trust it

ok but to many notices not updated regular enough to rely on months out of date and not corrected ever over last three years

Could easily be much better

Great app. Like that you can see waterways when you zoom out. Even more helpful if CRT notices could be updated more frequently?

Historical view year

Fantastic app the historical view is really really interesting, it would be really useful to know what year the historical map view is from.

Stratford canal tow path closure

Tow path closure is at What3Words
Pests.soils.smashes
Not where the app has it 🄰

Jules

Great app and used frequently on our canal cruises but you really need to update the Droitwich canal and the Droitwich barge canal as they have been open since 2011 and it shows not navigable on here.

Use it a lot

Great on the canals, just wonder why mobile markers on the Thames

Pretty good

After being on the network for 3 years I do find this is my go to app. CRT notifications are up to date which is great for closures (particularly on rivers) . Having said that, I do use in conjunction with the Canalplan AC for journey planning on my pc. Ultimately, any help is much appreciated navigating the network and free help is the best kind :) so, thank you!
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Locks have disappeared from the Thames

Useful app but the lock symbols have disappeared from the Thames map

Great but needs updating

Great app however I think new features could be added

Useful app for canal users

I was told about this app by a holiday maker from Holland of all places and I am very pleased he told me The app is impressive especially as it’s free I use it in conjunction with my Canel maps but only because I have them. If I go on a canal I’ve not got a book for, I’ll be just using the app. I really don’t think I’ll need another book I’m sure they’re improvements that can be made but I don’t know what they might be and I would recommend this app to anyone wanting to cruise the canals
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Hard to use

A little hard to use as it only gives distances on the canals in kilometers.

Big thank you…

…for creating this Free app. It’s really useful. And it seems to work whatever my wifi signal is. Really appreciate the amount of time you must put into this.

Canal lovers’ dream app

Amazing level of detail and interest - seems to be exactly what we’re looking for on our retirement trip along the canals and rivers of England and Wales. Thank you so much - it looks like a real labour of love. P.S my daughter can’t believe this is free and salutes your developer for his spirit.

Super

Really like this app, only thing that could be easier is distance, no easy way to calculate start and way point distance, also when you click on a bridge for instance a photo would be nice , however I really like it

New from old

This update ok but preferred the old one things like what three words not on this version
I found it easier to use

Flawed

Prior to the update there were never any services listed on the app, and now about half of them are only listed, what’s the point in a half working app?

Great app for boaters!!!

I really love this app. We are using it on our ā€œexpeditionā€ from Chester to Windsor.
I have just one ask: how do I change the ā€œkm markersā€ to ā€œmile markersā€? I know of no boaters or boating books that think in Km!
Otherwise 5 stars!

Useful app

I had one complaint about the map being too dark to see, but that’s now been fixed

Recent update is great!

The recent upgrade has made this app awesome, I can easily find water points and stoppages. The user interface looks great!
Big thanks to all involved in what I can only describe as a very welcome upgrade