How to use the online alarm clock
While you are getting your boots, light layer and route notes ready for a circular walk on a public footpath, an alarm for 11:13 am can mark the moment to leave. It gives you a clear departure point without waiting until 12:00 pm, so there is time to check the weather, fill a bottle and confirm where the path returns to the village or car park.
Because this alarm runs in the browser, its reliability depends on keeping the page open and the phone or computer awake. Closing the tab or browser, or allowing the device to sleep, may mean the alarm makes no sound and the circular walk starts later than planned. Keeping this page visible and the sound turned up makes the alert easier to notice while bags and outdoor clothing are being gathered.
For a late-morning departure at 11:13 am, the change from indoor air conditioning to outdoor warmth can feel abrupt, especially during a hot spell in Britain. A few minutes near the doorway or in a shaded garden can make that transition less sudden before the public footpath begins. Water left beside the walking kit is also harder to forget, and a light breathable layer is more practical than dressing for the cool room you have just left.
Common questions
Do I need an account or an app?
Neither. Choose a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs in this browser tab. Nothing is downloaded, nothing is registered, and closing the page leaves nothing behind on the device.
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
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