FIVE OF THE BEST SMART PHONE TOURS

Discover the Great West Way at your own pace with these easy-to-follow smartphone apps

1 BANKSY BRISTOL TRAIL

Fans of street art will love this new self-guided smart phone tour in Bristol dedicated to the famous pseudonymous street artist, Banksy. The tour takes you to see his works of art around the Floating Harbour, Park Street, Stokes Croft and Montpelier, and includes Valentine, the new artwork that only appeared in Bristol last year.

2 WALKING TOURS, BATH

Lose yourself without getting lost with the must-have app when visiting Bath. Available from the iTunes App Store or Google Play to your mobile phone or tablet this app offers a large choice of themed sightseeing walks to include Bath's museums, coffee shops and shopping gems, to where to find Jane Austen.

3 BRUNEL TOUR, BRISTOL

When in Bristol, The Boat and the Bridge: an audio tour about the creations and genius of Brunel, offers a fantastic selfguided insight into the creations and genius of Brunel. Wind your way along the river Avon, on a route that's almost entirely pedestrianised, and end at the Clifton Suspension Bridge's official viewpoint.

4 SELF-GUIDED WALKS

Take your self-guided exploration to the next level with an organised walking holiday. Socially distancing yourself from others is made easy when you are going solo, and with the experts taking care of your itinerary, maps and downloadable tours all you need to worry about is enjoying the journey. Try Cotswolds Walks self-guided five night Bath and Wiltshire tour, visit the World Heritage Site of Bath with Roman Baths and Spa, and see the iconic villages of Castle Combe and Lacock with its magnificent Abbey.

5 NATIONAL TRUST APP

If you plan to visit one of the beautiful National Trust properties on the Great West Way, Basildon Park, The Courts Garden or Tyntesfield perhaps, then be sure to download the free National Trust - Days Out App. Plan and enhance your visit by staying up to date with events throughout the year, download maps, keep a record of the places you've visited, and make a wish list for where to go next. Plus, everything you need is available offline, so you can use the app even in the most remote and off-grid locations!