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I believe MAPY only allows you to save tracks if you setup an account (free). The plus to MAPY is that in OUTDOOR mode it has virtually every trail displayed on it and if you ask for the distance between locations it’ll assume trails. MAPY also has a setting that pauses tracking when you stop...
The free MAPY.cz app. Just ensure you put it in “Outdoor” mode. It also has just about every trail’s track including Caminos and you can download the areas you’ll be in so you don’t need to use data. Its “Tracker” when used automatically pauses measuring when you stop which many trackers do not...
Walked several trails in northern UK and Cotswold Way, but running out of ideas if to walk any others in the UK. Haven’t really considered the South Down Way as thought it might not be too interesting??? What did you like, not like? Nice villages? Scenic countryside? Thx
We met 93-year-old Dorothea Adaskin and her daughter Tanya Bigge from Washington state in Sahagún hiking the Francés in 2017. I do know they both made it to Santiago from St. Jean Pied de Port over 46 days. I don't know if there are records of the oldest person completing the entire route, but...
The app TrailSmart. If you have internet connection and are willing to use data the tracks are free, otherwise you can download the Frances for $20 and use the tracks offline (no internet required). They also have the Finisterre, Portuguese and Primitivo tracks. Inexpensive and very useful...
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