Walkhighlands

Walkhighlands

Discover Scotland on foot

3 ratings
34 reviews
Free

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Released
May 29, 2026
Updated
October 16, 2026

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Discover Scotland's best walking routes with detailed descriptions and offline GPS mapping. Explore Munros, long-distance hikes, local woods, and coastlines with expert guidance.

✓Extensive walking route database
✓Offline route downloads
✓GPS mapping with OS topography
✓Expert-written route descriptions
✓Suitable for all types of walks
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What's New in Walkhighlands

1.5.1

October 16, 2026

- You can now zoom into and pan photos on walk descriptions - The 'busy' spinner when a page is loading no longer blocks navigation - Assorted minor navigation bugs fixed

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User reviews

The best resource for walking in Scotland

What did we do before Walk Highlands? From a short stroll to a multi day hike - it is all here. Downloadable routes, great summaries and the Big map is a great resource.
Thank you!

Essential Hiking App

Fantastic app for Scottish walk and hike information, whether you’re Munro bagging or nature trailing this app has everything you need. Excellent

Tobermory and Iona

Great app to assist in helping to make the most of our time on Mull. Clear instructions and maps. Thanks.

Fantastic but unreliable app

Fantastic resource but let down by an app that too often doesn’t work. Pages don’t load, maps don’t open, resources not available. The fix seems to be to regularly delete the app and reinstall a fresh download. Why is there no update facility or notification to reload? Several times I’ve arrived in the wild to do my walk and had no access to the app’s features. Strange that this limitation exists.
When it does work, it’s fantastic. Great tool.
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WTF

Why do you have to get worked up when using an app? App is absolutely useless and disappointing

FAQ

What is Walkhighlands?

Walkhighlands is a free app that serves as your guide to walking routes across Scotland. It provides detailed descriptions and offline GPS mapping for various types of hikes, from challenging Munros to local trails.

Is Walkhighlands free to use?

Yes, all features of Walkhighlands are completely free of charge, forever. The app is operated by a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving Scotland's walkers.

Can I use Walkhighlands offline?

Yes, each route in Walkhighlands can be downloaded to work offline. This ensures you have access to GPS mapping and route descriptions even without an internet connection.

What devices does Walkhighlands support?

Walkhighlands is available for iPhone and iPad. It is designed to work on these iOS devices.

How often is Walkhighlands updated?

The latest version of Walkhighlands is 1.2.8, last updated on June 19, 2026. Updates aim to improve functionality and expand the route database.

What is the age rating for Walkhighlands?

Walkhighlands has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically based on the content and potential use cases of the application.

Does Walkhighlands have ads?

No, Walkhighlands is ad-free. As a not-for-profit initiative, it focuses on providing a seamless user experience without advertisements.

What kind of maps does Walkhighlands use?

Walkhighlands utilizes GPS mapping with OS (Ordnance Survey) topography. This provides detailed and accurate mapping suitable for outdoor navigation.