What Your next walk is, who it's for and what it costs

What it does

You pick an area — or tell it to start where you are standing — and set your preferences: time available, ability, whether you want flat ground, whether you mind stiles, whether children are coming, whether you would like a café, shop or playground on the way, and whether you are driving, taking public transport or setting off from your front door. If you are driving it tells you how far the start is and gives you a directions link. It then returns four walks to choose from.

Every walk comes with a hand-drawn style sketch map showing the route and the landmarks you will pass, step-by-step directions, notes on the path and the ground, where to park, and photographs of the real place so you know what you are walking into. A pub or café stop can be built in if you want one.

Who it's for

People who want to go for a walk but do not want to spend an evening over a map. It works for an easy Sunday hour, a family walk with children, a longer day out, or finding something good to walk while you are staying somewhere unfamiliar. You do not need to know the area — that is the point.

What it costs

Your first 3 walk searches are free with an account. After that, a subscription is £5 month or £25 year for unlimited walks. There is no charge per walk and no booking fee. You can cancel at any time and keep access until the end of the period you have already paid for. Prices are in GBP and payments are handled by Paddle.

See pricing, the refund policy and the terms.

Where it works

It plans walks anywhere in the world. It is built for the UK: in Great Britain the follow-along map is the real Ordnance Survey leisure map, and the route rules assume UK public rights of way. Outside Britain it plans on satellite terrain, and access rules differ by country, so it is worth checking local rights of way before you set off.

Paths and access

Planned routes keep to public rights of way and open access land. They avoid private and prohibited ground, keep off highways and dual carriageways where a footpath exists, and only cross a railway, motorway or major road at an official crossing. Where the ground is rough, steep or exposed, the walk says so — you should still use your own judgement, check the weather, and let someone know where you are going.

Questions people ask

What is Your next walk?

It is a website that plans country walks and hikes for you. You tell it how long you want to walk, how fit you are, what you would like to see and whether you want a pub or café on the way. It then builds four walks for you to choose from, each with a hand-drawn style sketch map, step-by-step directions, path notes, where to park and photos of the actual place.

Who is it for?

Walkers who want to go out but do not want to spend an evening bending over a map. It suits people planning a casual Sunday stroll, a family walk with children, a proper hill day, or a walk from their own front door while on holiday. You do not need to know the area — it plans around what you tell it.

What does it cost?

Your first three walk searches are free once you have an account. After that it is £5 a month or £25 a year for unlimited walks. There is no per-walk charge and no booking fee. Payments are taken by Paddle, who act as the merchant of record.

Does it work anywhere, or only in the UK?

It plans walks anywhere in the world. It is tuned for the UK: in Great Britain the follow-along map is the real Ordnance Survey leisure map, and the route rules assume UK public rights of way. Elsewhere it plans on satellite terrain, so it is worth checking local access rules before you set off.

Does it keep to public paths?

Yes. Planned routes use public rights of way and open access land, avoid private land and prohibited ground, avoid walking along highways and dual carriageways where a footpath exists, and only cross a railway, motorway or major road at an official crossing. It still tells you where ground is rough or steep, so you can judge it for yourself.

Can I walk it on my phone?

Yes. Each walk can be opened on your phone with the trail map and a line showing where you are along the route. You can also save it, print the directions, or send the walk to a friend as a link.

Can I cancel a subscription?

Yes, any time, and you keep access until the end of the period you have already paid for. If you have not used the unlimited planning, a full refund is available within 30 days; see the refund policy for the details.