Trail: A Hillwalking Companion

Trail: A Hillwalking Companion

Walking trails, gear & tips

10 ratings
33 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 18 Jan 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 24, 2013
  • September 23, 2025
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About

Access a vast archive of hillwalking articles, gear reviews, and route inspiration. Discover new trails, learn essential outdoor skills, and connect with a community of enthusiasts. Enjoy exclusive subscriber rewards and flexible reading options.

Full access to magazine archives
Audio option with 3 voices
Searchable articles with bookmarking
Subscriber-only partner rewards
Adjustable text size and day/night mode
New mountain route guides
Latest gear reviews
Trail 100 bucket list challenges
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What's New in Trail

8.95

September 23, 2025

Performance improvements.

Subscription plans

Trail Issue Subscriptions

Trail Edition Subscriptions

$12.993 Months
How to cancel Trail subscription ⁉️
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In-App Purchases

$3.99

Trail Magazine

Trail March 2013

User reviews

Great magazine, disappointing app

Trail is a great mag, no doubt. Using their app however has largely proved painful. It has logged me out every time I pick up my iPad or phone to use it again, and logging back in is hit & miss at best.
Once you’re logged in the app is slow and clunky and often requires multiple close/re-opens before it finally does what you want.
The only reason it gets two stars and not one is the ability to download and read content as if you were reading the magazine itself. Good luck achieving this inside a few minutes though, you’ll need patience to login, download and then finally be able to read the latest issue.
I’ve just tried logging in this morning and it keeps failing, so I can’t read anything.
Really disappointing when you’ve paid for the service.

*Before an admin/developer replies to this review; no, I don’t want to send you an email telling you all of my frustrations and reasons why it doesn’t work for me - I’m clearly not alone in my experience. Your app should just work when it’s a paid for service.
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Very shoddy behaviour

I subscribed to Trail magazine and now that my subscription expired I no longer have access to the issues that were mine as part of the subscription. If I had known at the outset that the issues were only on loan to me, I would not have paid for a subscription at all

Don’t get everything you pay for!

I got the digital subscription. I can not access any of the bonus magazines.
I messaged Trail Magazine but had no response.
You are better of buying the paper copy and get all the freebie’s.

Sub par App

The download of issues is rarely consistent and even when it works it is very slow. There is also no way to export the issues to PDF.

Don’t think I shall be renewing my subscription.

Impossible to log into

We have full subscription but From the get go we have gone in circles trying to log in but nothing works. After several emails ( the ones where you get the impression they have not actually read your email) we briefly gained access to the app but have now lost it. Cue more confusing journeys being redirected to Mag website , do they want username ? order number ? email?? Who cares - we have given up . More trouble than it is worth. Obviously will not be renewing subscription
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FAQ

What content does Trail offer?

Trail offers a wealth of content for hillwalkers, including inspiration for new hiking routes, expert gear reviews, advice on exploring the outdoors, and features on the latest adventures. You can also access the full archive of past issues.

Can I listen to articles in Trail?

Yes, Trail provides an audio option with three different voices, allowing you to listen to articles. This feature is available in the 'Digital View' mode.

How do I manage my Trail subscription?

Your subscription will automatically renew through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings up to 24 hours before the current period ends. Refunds are not provided for unused portions of the term.

What devices is Trail optimized for?

This app is optimized for iOS 14 and higher. Users with older devices like iPad 1 or 2, iPad Mini 1, or iPhone 5 and earlier may experience performance issues.

Does Trail have ads?

Yes, this app contains advertisements. While the app offers free content and features, users should expect to encounter advertisements within the application.

What are the different subscription options for Trail?

Trail offers various subscription plans, including monthly and yearly options, with prices ranging from $3.49 to $26.49. Some plans include a 1-month free trial.

Can I save articles to read later in Trail?

Yes, you can search for specific topics on articles and bookmark them to save for later reading. This feature helps you keep track of content you find particularly interesting or useful.

What is the Trail 100?

The Trail 100 is presented as the UK's Ultimate Mountain Bucket List. The app allows you to 'Tick Off The Trail 100', encouraging you to conquer these challenging mountains.