BudApp

Bud Technologies

About this app

Bud: The Dog Walk App

Discover perfect walks for you and your four-legged friend with Bud, the app built specifically for dog walkers. Unlike general hiking apps, Bud focuses on what actually matters to you and your canine companion.

DISCOVER WALKS TWO WAYS
🐕 Dog Walks – Community-curated routes with dog-specific details you won't find anywhere else
🥾 Public Footpaths – Over 3,600 official Rights of Way starting points across the South West and beyond, ready to explore

Toggle between community walks and public footpaths to find your next adventure. Found a great footpath? Record it and add the dog-specific details that help other owners.

DOG-SPECIFIC DETAILS THAT MATTER
Find walks with essential information other apps miss:

Off-lead opportunities
Water availability for thirsty pups
Dog waste facilities
Livestock warnings
Mobile phone coverage
"Mucky pup" ratings for those muddy adventures

EXPLORE WITH CONFIDENCE

Interactive maps show routes clearly
Filter walks by difficulty, distance, and features
Navigate directly to any footpath starting point
View terrain type and accessibility information

RECORD YOUR FAVOURITE ROUTES

GPS tracking records your path automatically
Works even when your phone is locked
Add dog-specific details to share with the community
Build a library of your regular walking spots

BUILDING SOMETHING SPECIAL TOGETHER
Bud is community-driven – the walks you see are shared by real dog owners like you. We've integrated official Public Rights of Way data so you've got thousands of routes to explore from day one, and every walk you record makes Bud better for everyone.

We're growing across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset and beyond. If you enjoy discovering routes and want to help build the UK's best dog walking resource, you're exactly who we need.

CURRENTLY FREE, SUSTAINABLY PRICED LATER
Bud is free whilst we build our community. When we introduce pricing, it'll be fair and simple: free access to your local area forever, with affordable options for exploring further afield. No adverts, no data selling – just a useful service for dog lovers.

Download Bud today and discover your next walk.

What’s new

- Faster sign-up
- Clearer error messages — if something goes wrong during sign-up or login, you'll now see helpful guidance instead of technical codes
- Faster homepage loading — your dashboard now loads more efficiently
- Faster map loading — footpath data now loads only when you need it, so the app opens quicker
- Better error recovery — if something unexpected happens, you'll see a "Try Again" option instead of a blank screen