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Charles Davis Goes Walking in Mallorca and Discovers the Canaleta de Massanella

Charles Davis Goes Walking in Mallorca and Discovers the Canaleta de Massanella

In the third of his guest blog posts, Charles Davis goes walking in Mallorca and tells tales of wild boar, pigs, and supermodels.     As the Mallorcan walking season gets into swing, I find my...


Spring walk at Lyme Park: ViewRanger's National Trust Walk of the Month

Spring walk at Lyme Park: ViewRanger's National Trust Walk of the Month

Now is the perfect time for a spring walk to take in the emerging flowers at the National Trust’s Lyme Park, Cheshire. To fully appreciate the beauty of the park we recommend George...


ViewRanger Map Download History

ViewRanger Map Download History

You may have noticed the arrival of a new "Download History" folder within the in-app ViewRanger store.  This keeps a record of the premium maps that you have downloaded and gives you...


ViewRanger App Maps Outdoor Recreation in Denmark

ViewRanger App Maps Outdoor Recreation in Denmark

Exploring Denmark by cycle, on foot, and on water is easier following the release of detailed topographic mapping and interactive trail guides within the ViewRanger Outdoors GPS app. We've added topographic maps from...


Charles Davis Explores Historical Fact and Fiction on the Sentiere Cathare (the Cathar Way)

Charles Davis Explores Historical Fact and Fiction on the Sentiere Cathare (the Cathar Way)

In our series of guest blog posts where guidebook authors and writers reveal some of their favourite places to explore, Charles Davis explores the historic Cathar Way.  You can also read Charles' earlier post...


ViewRanger V4.0 For Android Launched With Improved New User Interface

ViewRanger V4.0 For Android Launched With Improved New User Interface

ViewRanger V4.0 for Android : Rebuilt With Our Community Today, we are excited to unveil V4.0 of ViewRanger Outdoors GPS for Android smartphones and tablets - the latest update to our app for...


ViewRanger Aids Lake District National Park Fell Top Assessors

ViewRanger Aids Lake District National Park Fell Top Assessors

Each day in winter the Lake District National Park fell top assessors walk up Helvellyn to check conditions, with the ViewRanger smartphone app forming an essential part of their ‘safety net’.   Jason Taylor...


ViewRanger meets stand up paddle boarding

ViewRanger meets stand up paddle boarding

We love hearing about all the ways our users explore the outdoors using ViewRanger – from walking and riding to climbing and skiing! We recently heard from Tristan Bawn, who told us...


Bluebells at Ashridge Estate: ViewRanger's National Trust Walk of the Month

Bluebells at Ashridge Estate: ViewRanger's National Trust Walk of the Month

Bluebells are a spectacular sight on any Spring walk and the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate is an excellent place to see them in all their glory. If you are keen to visit the...


Charles Davis on Discovering La Palma in the Canary Islands

Charles Davis on Discovering La Palma in the Canary Islands

In the first of an occasional series of guest blog posts, where guidebook authors and writers reveal some of their favourite places to explore, Charles Davis reveals some of the secrets of...


Update: Track my National Trail Challenge 2013

Update: Track my National Trail Challenge 2013

Earlier this year ViewRanger launched the ‘Track my National Trail’ challenge. The campaign aims to encourage people to take full advantage of Britain’s National Trails and is offering support to help them...


Snowdrops at Anglesey Abbey: ViewRanger's National Trust Walk of the Month

Snowdrops at Anglesey Abbey: ViewRanger's National Trust Walk of the Month

Snowdrops signal the start of spring, and the National Trust'€™s Anglesey Abbey has one of the finest collections in the country, boasting over 240 varieties of snowdrop in amongst its glorious gardens...