Glamorgan Heritage Coast for iOS

All you need to know about the Glamorgan Heritage Coast in one simple App.This app is packed with information about the beaches, landscape and stories of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast in the Vale of Glamorgan with walking guides, fun activities for all the family and information about where you can eat, drink and even camp during your visit, all accessed via an easily navigable interactive map.From this app you can also download our three augmented reality apps, bringing the history of the area to life via the camera on your mobile device, and Wreckers Run, a mobile game introducing you to the dastardly wreckers from the past.Awarded Heritage Coast status in 1972 this particularly special fourteen-mile stretch of the Vale of Glamorgan features dramatic cliffs, fascinating rock formations, sandy beaches, great surfing waves, secluded romantic coves, lighthouses, historic towns and buildings all set against a backdrop of rolling countryside.The unique characteristics and conditions of the seashore have resulted in a coastline that is home to a vast array of species. It's a real draw for bird-watchers who can look out for Choughs, Fulmars, Bar-tailed Godwits and Peregrine Falcons to name but a few.The area has been home to settlers from as early as 500 BC and is rich with evidence of Iron-Age hill forts, medieval castles, monastic granges and grand houses. St Illtud's church in the town of Llantwit Major lies on the site of one of the oldest centres of learning in Britain!Theres so much to see and do here, download the app and start exploring today!App features Bilingual app, choose your language at the start. Scrollable, interactive map showing the 8 key destinations of the area leading to detailed information about each area together with an interactive map with pop-ups information boxes about local attractions and links to walks, family fun activities and further downloads.Walking guides Scrollable walking maps for 3 key Valeways walks along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast with details of each walk for offline use. If you have mobile data coverage you can download the full walk PDF. Family fun Fun activities for children and adults to do at each destination. Links to download augmented reality apps and mobile game.Related Apps: Hill Fort AR1, Castle AR2, Frolic AR3, Wreckers Run