Basecamp routes

Former Member over 13 years ago

Hi all.

Can someone please help .
I am trying to creating a route using basecamp , and no matter what options i select it always sends me via roads I want direct routes via paths etc I am a walker . An easyily understood tutorial would help .

Many thanks

Dave

0 MXCHNEY over 13 years ago

Select "Direct" as activity profile.

0 Former Member over 13 years ago

Basemap routing

Select "Direct" as activity profile.

Thanks but all this does is draw a straight line between the point ( hense direct 0 . This is fine over open land but I want to follow small narrow roads / tracks/ bridle ways shown on maps but it takes me to b class 6m yellow roads . Just want to follow tracks / paths in villages etc . Basecamp seems to be a poor substitute for memory map .

Thanks

Dave .

0 SUSSAMB over 13 years ago

What map are you using? A GPS or Basecamp can only route if the map is routeable . I suspect the map you're using isn't suitable for your specific use.

0 Former Member over 13 years ago

I'm using FULL GB Discoverer 1 : 50k OS map

0 SUSSAMB over 13 years ago

As you're in UK you might want to try the free maps at www.talkytoaster.info

You may find they route better for you.

I don't think your maps will route along tracks or paths, just roads.

I tend however to always use direct routing when plotting my walking routes.

0 Former Member over 13 years ago

I know this is obvious to many, but I had trouble with it in the early days. Make sure your preferences are set for hiking/walking as opposed to automobile.

0 Former Member over 13 years ago

Thank you for that link . Looks good will try

0 MXCHNEY over 13 years ago

Thanks but all this does is draw a straight line between the point ( hense direct 0 . This is fine over open land but I want to follow small narrow roads / tracks/ bridle ways shown on maps but it takes me to b class 6m yellow roads . Just want to follow tracks / paths in villages etc . Basecamp seems to be a poor substitute for memory map .

Thanks

Dave .

I have routable topo maps for Denmark and Sweden but often prefer to use tracks rather than routes when planning a walking or bicycling trip for my Montana GPS. BaseCamp has some fine tools for drawing and modifying tracks to go exactly where I want my path. I just want to mention this alternative.