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Wild Wales app for iPhone and iPad


4.2 ( 7712 ratings )
Travel Navigation
Developer: AT Creative Limited
1.99 USD
Current version: 4.1, last update: 5 years ago
First release : 26 Mar 2015
App size: 51.87 Mb

What was Wales REALLY like in the 19th century? Use this app to turn back time and uncover the real truth about 100 of the countries cities, towns and villages.

After walking over 300 miles across Wales in 1854, travel writer George Borrow published ‘Wild Wales’. This book detailed his encounters with the Welsh people, the language and scenery.

Follow in George Borrow’s footsteps using this app. Explore his vivid accounts of Welsh life in the mid-19th century and uncover just how much change has taken place during that time.

Features:
- 100 towns and villages to explore - read what Borrow had to say about each place and the characters he encountered
- 14 history-themed walking trails - topics range from the Romans to the Victorians and geology to Chartism
- The clever SUPERimpose feature places old photos in your camera viewfinder to compare now and then
- As you follow Borrows journey, collect and share your own memories with the Wild Wales Souvenir Scrapbook

Watch the app promo video at www.audiotrails.co.uk/wildwales

Appstore review:
"A beautifully presented app with interesting an well research content about George Borrows historic tour of Wales. Im looking forward to trying out the trails myself" EnzoFerrari1509

This app makes use of GPS to show you places of interest close to your current location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.