Best Highlands Walk Apps

202+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 202+ highlands walk apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Highlands Walk Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesJul 2026
2WalkhighlandsWalkhighlandsFree5.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
3OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, BikeOS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, BikeFree4.7★ (429)NoYesJul 2026
4Mapy.com: Offline Maps & GPSMapy.com: Offline Maps & GPSFree4.8★ (1.3K)YesYesJul 2026
5Trailmaker's West Highland WayTrailmaker's West Highland WayFreeNoNoJul 2026
6Scotland Audio Tour: HighlandsScotland Audio Tour: HighlandsFreeNoYesJul 2026
7Walk the DistanceWalk the DistanceFree4.8★ (1.3K)NoYesJul 2026
8GO Laurel HighlandsGO Laurel HighlandsFree4.2★ (11)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Highlands Walk

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#1

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run by AllTrails, Inc.

GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Health & Fitness
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Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for finding and tracking trails
  • 📍 Accurate GPS and offline maps
  • 📸 Helpful user-submitted photos and reviews
  • 🗺️ Wide selection of trails

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface changes
Walkhighlands#2

Walkhighlands by Walkhighlands for All

Discover Scotland on foot
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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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.

OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike#3

OS Maps: Walk, Hike, Run, Bike by Ordnance Survey

Trail map, plan & GPS navigate
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.7😐(429 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover and plan outdoor adventures with detailed maps and GPS navigation. Track your hikes, runs, and bike rides, and stay safe with offline maps and community alerts. Explore new trails and relive your past activities.

What We Love

  • 🗺️ Excellent OS mapping
  • 📍 Accurate GPS location tracking
  • 🛠️ Useful route planning tools
  • 🔋 Offline maps for battery life

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • ⏱️ Slow map loading and refreshing
  • 🔒 Subscription issues and login problems

More Highlands Walk apps to explore

4
Mapy.com: Offline Maps & GPS
Mapy.com: Offline Maps & GPS
Mapy.com: Offline Maps & GPS
Hike & Bike Route Planner
Free

Plan and navigate hiking, biking, and skiing routes worldwide with detailed offline maps. Discover points of interest, access weather forecasts, and utilize voice navigation for various activities. Track your adventures and share your location with others.

Offline world mapsHiking and biking trail planningVoice navigation
✈️ Travel
(1.3K)
freemium
5
Trailmaker's West Highland Way
Trailmaker's West Highland Way
Trailmaker's West Highland Way
Scotland's premier long walk
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
6
Scotland Audio Tour: Highlands
Scotland Audio Tour: Highlands
Scotland Audio Tour: Highlands
Self-Guided Auto Tours
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
7
Walk the Distance
Walk the Distance
Walk the Distance
Step Challenge Walking Tracker
Free

Turn your daily steps into an adventure by walking iconic trails virtually. Track your progress on real maps, unlock checkpoints, and compete with friends. Ideal for fitness goals, weight loss, or building a walking habit.

Walk iconic virtual trailsSyncs with Apple Health, Fitbit, GarminUnlock real waypoints and landmarks
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
8
GO Laurel Highlands
GO Laurel Highlands
GO Laurel Highlands
Plan your next adventure
Free

Explore Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands region with this app. Discover outdoor recreation, dining, unique lodging, and craft beverage tours. Plan day trips or getaways with custom trails and event listings.

Outdoor recreation discoveryDining and shopping guideCraft beverage tour planner
✈️ Travel
(11)
free
9
West Highland Way Explorer
West Highland Way Explorer
West Highland Way Explorer
Scotland's WHW guide, map, log
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
10
Walk Route Generator
Walk Route Generator
Walk Route Generator
Find New Walk Routes
Free

Discover new walking paths with this app that automatically generates routes based on your desired distance. It also allows you to measure both network and straight-line distances on the map.

Automatic route generationCustomizable distanceNetwork route measurement
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
ad-supported
11
Walk the World: Virtual Trails
Walk the World: Virtual Trails
Walk the World: Virtual Trails
Virtual Hikes on Famous Trails
Free

Explore famous global trails by converting your daily steps into virtual progress. Discover landmarks, collect postcards, and enjoy a judgment-free walking experience.

Virtual hikes on real-world routesStep tracking integrationLandmark discovery
💪 Health & Fitness
(187)
free with in-app purchases
12
Edinburgh Map and Walks
Edinburgh Map and Walks
Edinburgh Map and Walks
by GPSmyCity.com, Inc.
Free

Explore a city on foot with self-guided tours featuring attractions and hidden gems. This app provides a detailed city map with search and location bookmarking, allowing you to track your steps and share photos. All data is offline, making it perfect for travelers without a data plan.

Self-guided walking toursDetailed offline city mapSearchable points of interest
✈️ Travel
(1)
free
13
Edinburgh Travel Guide .
Edinburgh Travel Guide .
Edinburgh Travel Guide .
Travel Guide and Offline Map
Free

Explore a city with an offline travel guide and interactive map. Discover attractions, plan itineraries, and navigate with augmented reality and GPS. Includes local tips for shopping, dining, and nightlife.

Offline travel guideAugmented reality (AR) explorationInteractive offline maps
🗺️ Navigation
(244)
free with in-app purchases
14
Capybara Walk
Capybara Walk
Capybara Walk
A cozy walking companion
Free

This app turns your daily steps into a delightful journey with a virtual capybara companion. Walk to earn rewards, discover new environments, and customize your capybara's garden. It's a gentle, low-pressure way to encourage movement and self-care.

Step-based virtual pet progressionSyncs with Apple HealthDiscover new environments
💪 Health & Fitness
(5)
freemium
15
Remote Walk: Virtual Walking
Remote Walk: Virtual Walking
Remote Walk: Virtual Walking
Exercise & Explore Cities
Free

Transform your local walks into virtual explorations of famous cities. Discover landmarks and learn about them as you track your fitness progress. Enjoy an engaging way to stay active and motivated.

Virtual city explorationLandmark discovery and narrationReal-time fitness statistics
💪 Health & Fitness
(44)
free with in-app purchases
16
CBC Highlands
CBC Highlands
CBC Highlands
by COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH OF HIGHLANDS, INC
Free

Access sermons from Dr. Gary Hewins and exclusive podcasts. Stay informed with the church calendar and receive important updates via notifications. This app keeps you connected to ministry news and events.

Sermon accessExclusive podcastsChurch calendar
📚 Education
(6)
free
17
WalkClub: Walk Together!
WalkClub: Walk Together!
WalkClub: Walk Together!
Fit, Healthy, Fun
Free

This app makes walking social and fun by connecting you with new people, exploring new trails, and participating in challenges. Earn rewards, share photos, and get fit together. It's designed to combat the monotony of solo walks and encourage more physical activity.

Meet new walk friendsExplore new trailsShare walk pictures
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free
18
Walk Mate - Daily Routes
Walk Mate - Daily Routes
Walk Mate - Daily Routes
Random Walking Route Generator
Free

This app generates unique circular walking routes starting and ending at your home. It includes a medal collection system, social competition features, and smart safety options. Personalize your walks by setting distance and pace preferences.

Daily route generationMedal collection systemFriend competition
💪 Health & Fitness
(8)
freemium
19
History Hike - Step Counter
History Hike - Step Counter
History Hike - Step Counter
Running & Walk Challenges App
Free

Combine fitness and learning by tracking your steps on historical routes. Discover fascinating facts and relive the journeys of iconic figures as you walk, whether outdoors or on a treadmill. Stay active and healthy while immersing yourself in history.

Historical route step trackingDaily step counterHistorical facts and milestones
💪 Health & Fitness
(40)
free with in-app purchases
20
Kingsmills Hotel Group
Kingsmills Hotel Group
Kingsmills Hotel Group
by KINGSMILLS HOTEL (INVERNESS) LIMITED
Free

Book luxury accommodation in Inverness, Scotland. Discover local guides, view menus, and order room service directly from your phone. Stay informed about exclusive offers and experiences.

Book stays at best ratesExclusive offers & experiencesLocal Highland guide
✈️ Travel
(15)
free

FAQ about Highlands Walk

What are the best highlands walk apps for iPhone?
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run tops our highlands walk apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top highlands walk apps we rank are free to download, including AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run and Walkhighlands.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 202+ highlands walk apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps users discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for activities like hiking, biking, and running. It provides detailed trail information, community reviews, and GPS navigation to guide users on their outdoor adventures.
Key features include discovering trails by location and interest, GPS turn-by-turn navigation, offline map downloads for areas with no service, planning for trail conditions like weather, recording and sharing activities, and finding points of interest along the way.