Map My Route | Maps, Route Planning, GPS Navigation and Local Search » Maps and Software http://mapmyroute.com/blog Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:31:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Cycle Route Planner for UK Cycling Routes http://mapmyroute.com/blog/cycle-route-planner-for-uk-cycling-routes/ http://mapmyroute.com/blog/cycle-route-planner-for-uk-cycling-routes/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:30:58 +0000 Map My Route http://blog.mapmyroute.com/?p=187 If you’re looking for a cycle route for your bike rides or cycling holiday, Cycle-Route.com is one of the best cycling route planners in the UK.

You can use the Cycle Route Planner to discover tracks and routes which you havn’t been before or even use the mapping tool to Map your own Cycle Route in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

Some of the popular regions in the UK for cyclists include:

  • London
  • Essex
  • Hampshire
  • Surrey
  • Kent
  • Greater Manchester
  • Cheshire
  • Hertfordshire
  • West Yorkshire
  • Berkshire

The main feature in Cycle-Route.com is the map your route service but the site really has a lot more sections for the UK cycling community.

In addition to mapping your own route and sharing it with other bikers, Cycle-Route.com also has a Forum, Shops, Club listings and a Bike Shop Directory.

For Bike Shop owners and members of Cycling Clubs, Cycle-Route.com allows you to add your store or club to the Cycling Directory.

Click here to visit the Cycle Route website or browse for more UK Route Planners in Map My Route.

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You can find software and maps for your Garmin, Magnellan or any other GPS Device.

In the past, there were relatively limited options for GPS software where users had to purchase more advanced and detailed maps. Today, map services such as Google Maps have opened up the market for maps by allowing anyone to create and share a map online.

GPS users now have the option to:

  • Buy Maps
  • Create their own Maps
  • Download a Free Map which has been shared by other users

On top of providing interactive maps, Google Maps also allows users to get driving directions, plan transit routes, view a location on street level and make maps for absolutely anything.

To get a better idea of what can be done, take a look at these travel related maps produced by using Google Maps.

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Buy GPS Software & Maps for:

  1. Garmin GPS
  2. Magellan GPS
  3. TomTom GPS
  4. Other GPS Sytems
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Google Maps

Google Maps is an amazing application which lets you create & find maps, routes, driving directions and a lot more.

After exploring the range of functions, it’s clear that Google Maps is going to change the way we get directions for driving, hiking, road trips and general route planning.

GOOGLE MAPS

Everyday, there are more and more innovative things that you can do on Google Maps including:

  • Get step-by-step driving directions
  • Plan a trip with multiple stops
  • Check live traffic conditions (select cities)
  • Drag ‘n drop points to customize your route
  • Get (Driving) Directions
  • Create Personlized Maps

Visit Google Maps to see for yourself.

SOME FEATURES OF GOOGLE MAPS

  • Print Maps
  • Send Maps to Friends by Email
  • Link to Maps created or embed them in your website/blog
  • View Maps by Terrain, Satellite or Normal mode
  • Put your business on Google Maps
  • Display your ads on Google Maps

GET DIRECTIONS

When you enter Google Maps, apart from searching for maps, you can ‘Get Directions’ between point A & B. Just enter the 2 locations and press ‘get directions’, it’s as easy as that! You can also choose to get directions by car, transit or for walking where you will be presented with an ideal set of directions for each.

Click on “Get Directions” in the top left hand corner of Google Maps (under the logo) to get started.

MY MAPS

One of the coolest features is the “My Maps” feature which allows you to create your own map. You can create a personalized map and add pictures, videos and lots of information to make cool mashups.

You can make your own map by selecting a start point, end point and then plot your route with markers on your map to generate a route map. This may be a map for walking, sightseeing, running or any other purpose. After marking out the map, you can calculate the distance of your route and connect it to other useful data.

GOOGLE MAPS HELP

If you’re new to Google Maps, take a few minutes (or more) to visit the Maps Help site which is packed with most of the things you need to know to get the most out of Google Maps.

In addition to the regular features, you can find out about Google Maps for mobile, enterprise users and developers.

Visit Google Maps Help.

GOOGLE MAPS LINKS

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