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Top 5 Smartphone Apps
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There are some that will say “Leave
your phone at home”, there are
others that will utilise their smartphone as much
as possible. If you are the latter, try looking at the following apps which are all available for free in the App Store.
Rockfax – This new app from Rockfax allows you to view Crag Topo info direct on your phone. It stores everything offline so doesn’t require a signal to operate. The App is free but crag info can be purchased as required.
BMC – This app allows you to search for nearby crags on your smartphone. It provides a wealth of crag information including rock type, number of routes and most importantly crag restrictions!
OS Maps – If you purchase an OS paper map, you now also get the free digital download for the map which can be viewed using this App. You can also download map data using your data plan.
OS Locate – Provides you location in either British National Grid or Lat/Long. Altitude is also provided in Metres or Feet. There is also a virtual compass which can be used in Mils or Degrees.
UKC – This App allows you to locate Climbing Walls, Outdoor Shops, Instructors, Climbing Clubs and Accommodation nearby or based on your own search criteria.
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