Question 1

What is Witan?

Accepted Answer

Witan is a GPS-triggered audio travel guide for Britain. It automatically plays stories about the places you pass while driving, walking, cycling or travelling by train.

Question 2

How is Witan different from other audio guide apps?

Accepted Answer

Witan does not require you to follow a fixed walking route or keep checking your screen. GPS triggers stories automatically as your journey unfolds, and Witan clearly distinguishes fact, likelihood, folklore, legend and speculation.

Question 3

Does Witan need an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

My Guide and Tour Guide content can be downloaded before travelling. Once downloaded, GPS location triggers continue to work even where mobile signal is poor or unavailable.

Question 4

What travel modes does Witan support?

Accepted Answer

Witan supports driving, walking, cycling and rail travel. Story timing and location triggers adapt to the way you are travelling.

Question 5

Can I use Witan while driving?

Accepted Answer

Witan is designed for hands-free listening. Choose your mode before travelling and let stories play automatically. Never interact with your phone while driving.

Question 6

What is the Witan Truth Protocol?

Accepted Answer

The Truth Protocol tells listeners whether a story is Fact, Likely, Folklore, Legend or Speculation, so historical evidence and traditional storytelling are not presented as the same thing.

Question 7

What is included in Free Guide?

Accepted Answer

Free Guide provides sample stories at selected locations, supports all travel modes and does not require an account.

Question 8

How do Witan Tour Guides work?

Accepted Answer

Tour Guides are downloadable multi-day road trips with curated routes, story stops and overnight recommendations. They work offline after downloading and can be started from different points along the route.

Question 9

Does Witan drain my phone battery?

Accepted Answer

Witan uses GPS efficiently and is designed for extended journeys. Battery impact is similar to navigation apps. For long road trips, we recommend connecting to your car's power. The app works with the screen off, which significantly reduces battery usage.

Question 10

Does Witan work with CarPlay or Android Auto?

Accepted Answer

Witan is primarily a voice-only experience designed to work through your car's Bluetooth audio. Full CarPlay and Android Auto integration is planned for a future update.

Question 11

What kind of stories does Witan tell?

Accepted Answer

Witan tells the stories of places: why this hill has that name, what happened at that crossroads, why there's a white horse carved into the chalk, who built the ruined abbey you just passed. History, folklore, etymology, and the human stories that made Britain's landscape.

Question 12

What areas of the UK does Witan cover?

Accepted Answer

Witan covers all of Great Britain — England, Scotland, and Wales. We focus on places that travellers actually pass through: A-roads and B-roads, rail lines, walking trails, and cycling routes.

Question 13

Does Witan work in cities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Witan works in cities, towns, villages, and open countryside. Urban areas often have rich histories compressed into small spaces — walk through London, Edinburgh, York, or Bath and discover stories at every corner.

Question 14

What does the My Guide subscription include?

Accepted Answer

My Guide unlocks unlimited stories everywhere in Britain, plus Journey mode for specific A-to-B routes, offline downloads for any region, and future features. Subscription pricing will be confirmed at launch.

Question 15

How much do Tour Guides cost?

Accepted Answer

Tour Guides are available as one-off purchases from £9.99. Each includes a complete multi-day route with GPS-triggered stories, suggested overnight stops and offline playback.

GPS audio road trips across Britain

The Great Escape

The Ancient West

The Dragon's Spine

The Garden of England

The Shires and Spires

The Northern Crown

The Highland Reel

Tour Guides are in development

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