The idea

“BudApp is AllTrails for dog walkers. Find, record, and share your favourite dog walks, with all of the specific information that's relevant for a dog walker. 1. What exactly does Bud do and how do I get started? Bud helps dog owners discover brilliant local walking routes shared by fellow dog lovers. Simply create your account, explore the map to find walks near you, and read reviews from other users about everything from mud levels to livestock warnings. When you find a perfect walk, you can follow the route or adapt it to suit your dog's needs. Contributing your own routes helps build our community of dog walking knowledge. 2. How much does Bud cost, and what's your business model? Right now, Bud is 100% free. No adverts, no data harvesting, no surprise charges. We're focused on building a proper community of dog owners helping each other discover brilliant walks, and monetization takes a back seat to getting that foundation right. Looking ahead: as server, mapping and storage costs grow, we may introduce a simple freemium model designed to keep local access free while offering optional upgrades for heavy users. The intention is: Local access (walks near your home): free Optional county or nationwide access: small monthly or annual fees Optional short-term access for holidays or trips The platform already has over 1500 users, over 300 contributed walks, and 33500 public right of way footpaths seeded for discovery”