Member Since: 01 Apr 2015
Location: Shropshire, UK
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best ipad software for off-road explorations (UK and Europe)
There are a couple of GPS units on the market with full OS mapping (1:50k and 1:25k), but given I have an iPad with gps, there must be some decent mapping systems out there. Anyone got special favourites for both the UK and for Europe? Want something that allows us to discover and follow interesting trips along remote rights of way, dirt roads, green lanes and so on. Abilities to share routes, see others' trips, etc useful but not vital.
The OS's Getamap seems an option, and Outdoor GPS seem to do quite a nice app with one-off or subscription to OS maps. I've used MapMyRide in the past with OpenStreeetMap which is ok for mountain biking - is it good for off-roading and expeditions?
all options, tools and views welcomed.....
12th Apr 2015 6:51 pm
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12th Apr 2015 7:22 pm
Mr.Tom
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Memory map...lots of different mapping available. Works great on a PC but very clunky on the iPad. But very flexible making options, all scales available.Sill protection - LED internal lights - LED reverse lights - boot liner - Dog Guard - Rock sliders
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12th Apr 2015 9:51 pm
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chatted to ViewRanger and they've given us 20% off maps etc.
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1st May 2015 8:25 am
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1st May 2015 8:49 am
Baz2236
Member Since: 07 Apr 2014
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I use view ranger on a small galaxy tab works very well and you can save routes and share them with other. Over the air map downloads as well which is handy.
1st May 2015 9:15 am
JonM
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Anquet is another option, it has a variety of maps available, I tend to use OS 1:25000 for green lanining. MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
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1st May 2015 9:22 am
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2nd May 2015 8:33 am
Swiss-LR
Member Since: 08 Jan 2013
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I use Locus Map for Android for a couple of years now and it works excellent.
Highly customizable and with the option to go completely offline with the maps downloaded on the device or storage card.
Detailed maps to purchase over the app - not for free, but from my point of view, good value for money.
Another point is the fast responding support. I needed them twice and was both times impressed by speed and quality of their response.
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