Q: Route mapping software . . .

[AleNod]

Question on what route mapping software people are using or can recommend ? I've searched on the forum but cant immediately locate an answer.

The requirements are, to be able to lay out a route beforehand, download to a garmin or tom-tom (& possibly phone app). And drive . . . !

I have previously been using 'myroute', and I know others on the forum use it too. But I've gradually gotten annoyed with it. On the free version, it doesnt use satellite view (just 'map' view). And although it works fine the majority of the time, there seems to always be just one or two place markers that cant be placed accurately enough and are then missed (I'm looking at you, intersection in Glossop & Dales route up to Tan Hill). There is no button on screen to say 'skip', and the Garmin is then absolutely adamant you have to turn around and run over the waypoint properly. I'm not doing that, then its a fiddle to try and identify and select what was going to be the next marker, and carry on the route.

Its a phaff, so I'm done with it (hopefully) . . . looking for alternatives . . .

I've had one recommendation about 'Tyre' (edit: hang fire on this - see below) that uses Google Maps (thank you Dave @Mint ). I see its available on https://tyre2navigate.com/ which seems to be the original rather than a mirror. That currently only has a Windows version. It would be great if there was a web (coming) or linux version (I cant have everything I suppose).

So, before I have to beg Herself for use of her Windoze laptop again, are there any other recommendations out there that people are making good use of ?

Thanks for your help, any comments or recommendations gratefully received . . .

 

[Nodzed]

I think (speaking to some other Garmin users) the problem you have is not with my routes but possibly with the download to the Garmin. I have used MyRoutes for UK and Europe for a number of years with no issues. But I use a Tom Tom.

 

[AleNod]

I think (speaking to some other Garmin users) the problem you have is not with my routes but possibly with the download to the Garmin. I have used MyRoutes for UK and Europe for a number of years with no issues. But I use a Tom Tom.

Thanks Nial. Maybe you are right . . .

 

[AleNod]

Question on what route mapping software people are using or can recommend ? I've searched on the forum but cant immediately locate an answer.

The requirements are, to be able to lay out a route beforehand, download to a garmin or tom-tom (& possibly phone app). And drive . . . !

I have previously been using 'myroute', and I know others on the forum use it too. But I've gradually gotten annoyed with it. On the free version, it doesnt use satellite view (just 'map' view). And although it works fine the majority of the time, there seems to always be just one or two place markers that cant be placed accurately enough and are then missed (I'm looking at you, intersection in Glossop & Dales route up to Tan Hill). There is no button on screen to say 'skip', and the Garmin is then absolutely adamant you have to turn around and run over the waypoint properly. I'm not doing that, then its a fiddle to try and identify and select what was going to be the next marker, and carry on the route.

Its a phaff, so I'm done with it (hopefully) . . . looking for alternatives . . .

I've had one recommendation about 'Tyre' (edit: hang fire on this - see below) that uses Google Maps (thank you Dave @Mint ). I see its available on https://tyre2navigate.com/ which seems to be the original rather than a mirror. That currently only has a Windows version. It would be great if there was a web (coming) or linux version (I cant have everything I suppose).

So, before I have to beg Herself for use of her Windoze laptop again, are there any other recommendations out there that people are making good use of ?

Thanks for your help, any comments or recommendations gratefully received . . .

Okay, the above wasn't a recommendation - just hang fire on anyone then trying to use Tyre on my say-so (I haven't). I'd posted that up on recommendation and before trying. Its not for the faint hearted . . . I'm still investigating, (its necessary to have a google account and obtain an API key - which includes entering billing).

 

[Stevo7682]

I have used the my route app to do a couple of Scottish runs now with no major issues ( will be using it for this years as well)
Scotland.

 

[bertiejaffa]

A lot of people use MyRoute. I have taken files from there an converted them to TomTom for many rallies as I have a Tom Tom satnav.

Where the Satnav doesnt like something (it happens occasionally) I have merely created 2 files and when the first one ends remember the short bit of missing route and start the 2nd file with "drive to nearest point"

 

[Althulas]

As my Tomtom is a bit old circus 2009 I have just been using Google maps on my iPhone for the last few years with no issues. You can just drop pins at a location and make up your route. It’s a bit fiddly at first doing it on a small phone screen but can be done on a computer and sent to your phone.