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No. circuits: 2
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Plotting Functions
ANNOTATE MAP - Add short text labels or symbols to the map
BACK TO START - Plot the shortest path back to the start
SAME ROUTE BACK - Plot return leg of an out-and-back route
REJOIN ROUTE HOME - Plot return leg via a selected point
RESHAPE ROUTE - Drag anchor points to reshape the route
REPLOT SECTION - Replot a section of the route
SHORTEN ROUTE - Crop the start or end of a route
DELETE SECTION - Delete a selected range of points
REVERSE ROUTE - Switch the start and end of the route
REPEAT A ROUTE - Plot extra laps of a circular route
PLOT A DETOUR - Plot a swappable detour on the route
SHIFT ROUTE - Shift the route left or right to the side of the road
REDUCE POINTS - Delete superfluous points on the route
SNAP ROUTE TO MAP - Fix GPS errors and generate directions
MEASURE SECTION - Measure a section of the route
PLOT A RADIUS MAP - Show how far you can reach from a point
TRACE A ROUTE - Trace over one or more existing routes
MAKE ME A ROUTE - Makes routes for you given a start point and length
Check out our desktop site to access even more great route plotting features.
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Settings
| Units | km miles |
| Date Format | mm/dd/yy dd/mm/yy |
| Line ColourRESET | Street Satellite |
| Line Transparency 90% | |
| Generate Directions (with Auto-Plot only) | No Yes |
| Auto-Pan | No Yes |
| Plot on Drag | No Yes |
| Instructions | Off On |
| Keyboard Shortcuts (PREMIUM feature on desktop site) | Off On |
| My Weight (for Calorie calculations) | Kg Lb St Lb |
DISPLAY OPTIONS (show/hide)
| Labels | Symbols | ||
| Distance | Directions | ||
| Arrows | Turns | ||
| Traces | |||
| TURN ALL OFF | TURN ALL ON | ||
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Route Information
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| Route Name | |
| Route Length | |
| Total Ascent | |
| Total Descent | |
| % Uphill, Downhill and Flat | ,, |
| Terrain | |
| Used For | |
| Route Creator | |
| Creator's Notes | |
| Comments | 0 comments |
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| Length (miles) | |
| For | |
| Terrain | Road Off-Road |
| Ascent Rate | Flat Gentle Hilly |
| Ascent (m) | |
| Shape | Circular |
| Popularity (min. views) | |
| Creator | Anybody Me |
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Print the Route
| Layout | Portrait Landscape |
| Page Size | A4 Letter |
| Map | |
This map may only be used for personal non-commercial purposes. To be clear, the use of prints for planning permission applications is not permitted. | |
| Map Pages | One Multi PREMMaximum 10 pages |
| Elevation | No Yes |
| Directions | None POI's All |
| Cover Page | No Yes |
| Photos | No Inline Page |
| Print Using Browser PRINT TO PDF | |
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Download the Route
Download your route for use with other devices or applications.
| File Type | GPS Image |
| Image For | Custom |
| File Format | JPG GIF PNG |
| Image Width | |
| Image Height | |
| Add Title | No Yes |
| File Format | GPX KML TCX FIT |
| Route Name | () Some devices reject names over 15 characters |
| Dist. Markers | No Yes |
| GPX Type | Track Route |
| Waypoints | None POI's Dirn's |
| Virtual Partner | Not set Change |
| Course Points | |
| Directions | |
| Turn Warnings | |
| Total Course Pts | Only download the first course points |
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INSPECT TERRAIN
To check the terrain at a point on the route, turn on the Terrain Inpector and drag the position slider (click slider icon in bottom right to dispaly slider).
Terrain Inspector
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To highlight terrain changes along your route use the following overlays.
Road Type
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Surface and Road type only available for routes created after April 2021 using Auto-Plot modes or the Snap Route to Map feature. Based on data from OpenStreetMap (OSM) at time of route creation and intended for guidance only - the accuracy of the data connot be guaranteed.
How to contribute to improving OSM maps.
For a more detailed analysis of elevation and gradients, use the Route Profile tool (accessible from the View Route page) after saving the route.
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ROUTE TIMER
Estimate the time to reach points along the route.
(drag slider below map to see ETA at any point)
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| Flat Speed | |
slower by finish | |
| Speed Taper | |
00:00 | |
| Start Time | |
Include | No Yes |
Adjust | No Yes |
Est. Time | |
Average | |
ADVANCED SETTINGSRESET TO DEFAULTS | |
FASTER
SLOWER
UPHILL
Every 1m is equivalent to +7.92m
DOWNHILL
Every 1m equivalent to 2.72m
STEEP DOWNHILL (>12%)
Every 1m equivalent to -2.72m
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PLOT A RADIUS MAP
This tool will estimate how far you can go in a given time or distance from a starting point.
| Method | Distance Time |
| Mode | Circle Isochrone |
| Activity | Walk Run Bike |
| Distance | |
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| From |  CHOOSE START POINT |
NOTE: Radius maps are for use primarily as a visual aid when plotting routes. They are not included when printing, downloading or sharing routes. Allow extra time for hills.
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ROUTE PHOTOS
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Save photos with this route
UPLOAD PHOTOS
Drag photos to reorder them
Touch photos to edit and locate them
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UPLOAD ROUTE PHOTOS
Upload photos to save with this route.
Valid formats: JPG, GIF, PNG (<10MB).
STANDARD: max. 2 per route
PREMIUM: max. 100 per route
Please do not upload photos that are obscene or may cause offence.
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Snap Route to Map
This tool attempts to align the route with the map, correcting any GPS recording errors and generating directions.
Aligns with OSM map types
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Supported formats: GPX, TCX, FIT, KML
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MAKE ME A ROUTE
Each request uses one daily credit and generates up to 10 routes to choose from.
| Credits | Upgrade for more |
| For | Walking Running Cycling |
| Prefer | Any Off-Road Roads |
| Start | Current locationCHANGE |
| Finish | At the startCHANGE |
| Go Via | AnywhereCHANGE |
| Avoid | PLOT AREA TO AVOID |
| Length | 8mileslong |
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Automatically generated routes are calculated without full knowledge of local conditions, so please check their suitability before using them and follow all signs for rights of way.
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