Share the walks you love
You know the paths less travelled, the hidden viewpoints, the perfect pub stops. Share that knowledge through Hawthorn and earn a fair share from every walker who follows your routes.
A new way to share your walking expertise
Hawthorn is building a different kind of walking app — one where local knowledge matters, quality beats quantity, and the people who create great routes share in the success.
Fair Revenue Share
Up to 50% of net revenue goes to contributors. No hidden fees, no complicated tiers — just a transparent split that rewards your work.
Work on Your Terms
Create routes when it suits you. There’s no minimum commitment, no quotas, no pressure. Walk, capture, submit — on your schedule.
Your Routes, Your Style
You retain ownership of your content. We convert your photos to beautiful illustrations, but your local expertise and storytelling remain uniquely yours.
Reusable Building Blocks
Create route segments that can be used across multiple routes. The more your segments are used, the more you earn — even in routes created by others.
How it works
Three simple steps to start earning from your walking knowledge
Walk
Explore your favourite paths, discover new ones, or share routes you’ve walked for years. Every walk is a potential route.
Capture
Photograph landmarks, note the turns and features that matter. We’ll help you turn them into clear, illustrated instructions.
Publish
Submit your route for review, and once approved it goes live for walkers to discover. Every sale earns you a share — simple, transparent, ongoing.
Transparent earnings
Up to 50% of net revenue goes directly to contributors
50%
Contributor Pool
85%
To segment authors
£25
Low minimum payout
Earnings are calculated quarterly and paid within 45 days. Revenue participation is designed to reward early contributors while keeping the platform sustainable for everyone. See the FAQ and Contributor Agreement for full details.
Who thrives as a route author?
You don't need to be a professional guide or have thousands of followers. The best route authors share these qualities:
- You walk regularly and know your local area well
- You enjoy helping others discover great places
- You can write clear, practical instructions
- You notice the details that make navigation easier
- You're honest about route conditions and hazards
Ready to get started?
Register your interest and we'll be in touch with everything you need to start creating routes.
By registering, you're expressing interest — not making a commitment.
Read our Contributor FAQ and Contributor Agreement for full details.