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What’s New on iOS: Mark Hikes Complete, 3D Previews & More Offline
Our latest iOS update lets you track the hikes you’ve completed, preview routes in 3D right from the hike overview, and take even more with you offline — plus smarter search and handy new quick actions.
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Hike Planner: The Free Tool That Maps Your Multi-Day Hike to the Last Mile
Anyone who has organised a multi-day walk knows the planning rarely happens on the trail. It happens at the kitchen table, weeks beforehand, surrounded by browser tabs, a half-finished spreadsheet, and a map app that was never built for thru-hiking. You’re trying to split a route into sensible days, work out where you’ll sleep each…
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What’s New in HiiKER — June 2026
A huge month — Android Auto launches, QR sign-in and in-app subscription management arrive on both apps, and iPhone catches up with completed-hike tracking and lots more offline.
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HiiKER named “Best in Test” by The Great Outdoors — ahead of OS Maps
We’re delighted to share that HiiKER has been named Best in Test in the July 2026 issue of The Great Outdoors, the UK’s original mountain magazine, coming out ahead of OS Maps, MapOut, Topo GPS and a strong field of navigation apps. The review was carried out by TGO contributor James Roddie, who tested the…
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Plan Your Route, Walk It Offline: HiiKER Teams Up with Cotswold Way Guide and TMB Trail Guide
HiiKER now integrates with Cotswold Way Guide and TMB Trail Guide, letting walkers bring personalised itineraries into the app for reliable offline navigation on trail.
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Looking for an OS Maps Alternative? Why HiiKER Goes Further
HiiKER beats OS Maps in the UK: same OS Explorer and Landranger maps, plus Harvey, Purple Lizard, in-app historical layers and a real Apple Watch app — £5 cheaper a year. And it works in the Republic of Ireland, where OS Maps stops.
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What’s New in HiiKER — May 2026
Mile markers, comment tags, a mini compass and a revamped search arrive on Android, plus offline-maps improvements across both apps.
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The Best Hiking Apps in Ireland in 2026
Ireland is one of the finest hiking destinations in the world. From the wild Atlantic coastline of Connemara to the rolling peaks of the Wicklow Mountains, the rugged Mournes, and the dramatic peninsulas of Kerry and Donegal, the island has no shortage of world-class trails. But to get the most out of those trails, you…
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What’s New in HiiKER — April 2026
Major watch updates, live elevation change in the coordinates bar, and waypoint fixes.
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What’s New in HiiKER — March 2026
Offline maps get a major rebuild for faster, more reliable downloads, plus improvements to nearby hikes and search.
