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[Closed] Mobile app for following GPX routes offroad

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Sorry if it has been done before but I cant find anything from searching.

Is there an app, either IOS or Android, that allows me to follow GPX routes offroad?

I have googled and came across Bike Hub which seems OK for point to point or road stuff but if I import a simple offroad GPX route, it gets itself in a knot because some of the bridleways or tracks aren't recognised.

If I cant get it working, I'll look at a dedicated device like the Holux
GPSport 260 - would I have the same issue with tracks that are not recognised?


 
Posted : 11/06/2015 10:12 am
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Backcountry navigator on Android.

Will place your .gpx over OS maps 1:25k and 1:50k

Great bit of software. Will also mirror with your android wear watch if you have one. 🙄


 
Posted : 11/06/2015 10:13 am
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+1 Backcountry Nav


 
Posted : 11/06/2015 10:15 am
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Thanks, just tried to get it on my Android (work phone) and it seems the phone has been locked down so I cant add apps anymore 🙁

Anything similar for an iphone before I get into a long debate with work about me using a work phone for non work stuff.


 
Posted : 11/06/2015 10:30 am
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viewranger will do it with audible alerts at waypoints and warnings if you go off track. all the thresholds are settable.

works pretty well if you have a fair idea of where you are heading. I just had it in my top pocket and got a reassuring ping at every waypoint.


 
Posted : 11/06/2015 10:40 am
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Viewranger is what I use although generally I just use mapping apps for when I am a bit lost. New beta test OS app is very good.


 
Posted : 11/06/2015 11:22 am
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Viewranger looks great, I'll have a play.

Thanks.


 
Posted : 11/06/2015 1:37 pm

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