free 'openstreetmap' UK maps for satnavs

[davidwort 0]

thought some of you guys on here would appreciate this, I think it's excellent!

 

Garmin related, but here is my summary :

 

I've found out from a chap I work with that there's an open-source project to map the UK http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Main_Page

 

It's created from lots of contributors around the UK and provides mapping to footpath level with contours and points of interest.

 

As well as being able to join and contribute yourself, the data is available in map file formats compatible with the Garmin sat navs we have, all you need to do is download a file and using the USB connection add it to your satnav GARMIN folder

 

You can then switch to that mapping system instead of the built in one at any time.

http://sites.google.com/site/talkytoasteruk/ukmaps you need file: GB Map (Without Contours) - Routable

 

Install to satnav info:

http://voyager8.blogspot.com/2009/08/ad ... -nuvi.html

 

 

I've done it on mine and it works great, if you switch the satnav to pedestrian mode you can set routes through woods and across redways and footpaths, Milton keynes is particularly well mapped by local people.

 

It's bang up to date and the garmin nuvi 255 (in my case) has plenty of memory to add the new maps without needing even an SD memory card.

 

Enjoy!

[steveo29 0]

any ideas where to a get a road map update for the garmins david...for cheap ?

[davidwort 0]

any ideas where to a get a road map update for the garmins david...for cheap ?

:) no, 100 quid for an update from garmin is frankly ridiculous, when you can buy a new 255W from amazon for the same :cuckoo:

that's the main reason I'm going to try the openstreetmap maps and see how I go with that.

[steveo29 0]

yeah its madness...i just planned to put up with mine and get a new unit when it becomes useless