What is What3Words and can it make your life easier.
Never Get Lost Again: An Easy Guide to what3words
Ever struggled to explain exactly where you are? Whether you’re meeting friends at a festival, exploring remote countryside, or waiting for roadside help—what3words can make your life easier.
What is what3words, and can it make your life easier?
what3words is a free app and global addressing system that divides the entire world into 3-metre squares, assigning each one a unique combination of three words—like ///plot.jazz.sleep. It’s accurate, simple to use, and especially useful when traditional addresses just don’t cut it.
Imagine trying to meet someone in a huge park or a sprawling beach. Instead of vague directions, you can send them a precise 3-word address and they’ll find you in seconds.
Why Use what3words?
- Pinpoint accuracy: Perfect for festivals, hiking, or emergencies
- Works offline: Ideal in rural areas with patchy signal
- Globally recognised: Used by emergency services, delivery companies, and travel apps
How to Use It:
- Download the free app on your smartphone
- Open the map and tap on the location you want
- Share the 3-word address with others or use it to navigate
It’s really that simple.
Download what3words:
We’ll start using what3words in some of our posts to help you explore and navigate interesting spots around Cardiff and the Valleys. It’s just one more way we’re making local history and hidden gems easier to find.
