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maps vs technology

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gords:
You do need to be aware, however, that an entry on WayFinder does not necessarily mean that it's a valid/current/etc right of way. It's a good place to start though :)

Paul:
I plan all my routes on Landranger 1:50,000 os maps,
Then do it on Memory Map this is the same as a paper map but on the computer.
I then upload the route to the PDA and then follow it.
I also carry the paper map just incase.

Your best bet would be to follow someone who know's the lanes
and to have someone with you taking notes and then on return
transfering it to your map, Highlighting pens are very good for
this.

GLASS (Green Lane Association) is well worth joining, http://www.glass-uk.org

Wanderer:
You've also got to realise that just because it's on the OS map doesn't mean it has vehicular rights of way, just as the fact a lane isn't on the OS doesn't mean it hasn't got vehicular access. The definitive map held at the local ROW office "should" be correct.
Listen out on here for laning trips and come and join in. Make sure the people running thm know you are coming and can/will cater for you.


Joining GLASS and going along to their meets is as good a start as any. It also allows you access to Wayfinder.

Ed

pritch:
My view on this is that technology is all very nice, but I've never had a map suddenly stop working for no apparent reason.  No matter what doo-dads and gizmos you've got, a properly marked up OS map (you can see a definitive list of vehicular rights of way at your local council's rights of way office) is the most reliable way of making sure you know what's going on.

V8MoneyPit:
Tend to agree with Huw. Can't beat a good old fashioned map. I had been pondering a PDA based sat nav, but really for long distance road trips rather than local laning. House move and humungous mortgage will now slow down the purchase of that though!

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