GPS Hillwalking/outdoor maps

[Guest FrankyG]

Hi,

Just venturing into GPS navigation, would welcome suggestions on which software you would recommend for outdoor pursuits, in the UK?

Initially, it would just be for hillwalking I use it for so I guess topographical map software would be what I'm looking for... all suggestions welcome though!

Thanks

Orange M5000

[Guest belfast-biker]

Hi,

Just venturing into GPS navigation, would welcome suggestions on which software you would recommend for outdoor pursuits, in the UK?

Initially, it would just be for hillwalking I use it for so I guess topographical map software would be what I'm looking for... all suggestions welcome though!

Thanks

Orange M5000

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VGA version of Ozi EXplorer looks pretty damned good.

[Guest spangelsaregreat]

Hi,

I use Memory Map on my MDA Compact and it is great. You can get both 1:50000 and 1:25000 OS maps for the whole of UK.

It allows you to create and follow routes, it records your track and the PC software give 3D walkthroughs of your routes.

I use it on my mountainbike and find it an excellent tool for navigation.

Regards

[Guest spangelsaregreat]

Sorry,

Should have shown you some pictures to.

Here is my MDA Compact with Memory Map running

and here is a 3D image from on the PC

and finally my on bike setup using a waterproof case (you may want to consider this for your hillwalking exploits).

Regards

Edited December 26, 2005 by spangelsaregreat

[Guest tripdog]

just read this post, I think memory map is the one for me ps where did you get that waterproof mda holder, is it compatable with M500

[Guest spangelsaregreat]

Hi,

It is from here.

At only £9 or so it is a bargin. Used in all of Scotland's wildest weather with no problems. The JAM is probably about the largest phone you could fit in it so a M500 should be fine.

Regards

Edited December 27, 2005 by spangelsaregreat

[Guest FrankyG]

Hi,

It is from here.

At only £9 or so it is a bargin. Used in all of Scotland's wildest weather with no problems. The JAM is probably about the largest phone you could fit in it so a M500 should be fine.

Regards

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Great, thanks for that info...I'll take a look at those products.

Regards,

[Guest scott_b]

Just a quick question with regards to the GPS software...

Do u not need to buy a GPS module for the phone or does it work with just the correct software?

[Guest belfast-biker]

Just a quick question with regards to the GPS software...

Do u not need to buy a GPS module for the phone or does it work with just the correct software?

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I use a bluetooth GPS module, cheap, easy.

[Guest awarner [MVP]]

You do need a GPS unit as well otherwise you will not know where you are :D

Word of advice, while the GPS software etc is handy to have, always make sure you take a real map and compass as a backup, and make sure you know how to use them. ;)