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Average hiking speed: how to calculate it and why it’s useful
By Kieran Cunningham last updated
Knowing your average hiking speed is useful: our experts reveal how to calculate it using Naismith’s Rule and other methods

What is a GPX file: and how you can get the most out of it
By Alex Foxfield last updated
Our expert guide to GPX files covers what one is and how they can enhance your experience when planning, carrying out and looking back at your adventures

AllTrails sees Apple Maps update, comes out swinging with suite of new features – here are the 3 we're most excited about
By Julia Clarke published
The new features are available to everyone on the free version of the popular hiking app

Apple named AllTrails the best app of 2023 – now it's sauntering off with some of its hiking features
By Julia Clarke published
Yesterday's announcement rolled out a slew of updates to Apple Maps which will look very familiar to AllTrails users

I went hiking with AllTrails to find out how it's improved accuracy and safety, and now I never want to hike without it
By Julia Clarke published
We hit the trail with AllTrails+ to discover how it became synonymous with hiking

Can you trust online hiking trail reviews?
By Julia Clarke last updated
When you’re researching your next hike, the internet is awash with trail reviews – but how trustworthy are they, really?

How to navigate by the stars: the fundamentals of celestial navigation
By Kieran Cunningham last updated
Learning how to navigate by the stars is great fun, plus it could also save your skin if you lose your compass or GPS device

New AI compass lets you "wander without getting lost"
By Julia Clarke published
The new design combines AI technology and GPS for whimsical walking with confidence
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