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STANDARD
UPGRADE
TOOLS
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
REVERSE ROUTE - Switch the start and end of the route
REPEAT A ROUTE - Plot extra laps of a circular route
REPEAT A LOOP - Plot extra loops in the middle of a route
DELETE SECTION - Delete a selected range of points
MOVE START POINT - Move the start/finish 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
SPLIT A ROUTE - Split a route into two or more routes
COMBINE ROUTES - Join together two or more existing routes
TRACE A ROUTE - Trace over one or more existing routes
PLOT WITH WAYPOINTS - Plot a route using draggable waypoints
MAKE ME A ROUTE - Plots suggested routes for you!
Click on start and end of section to delete, then click DELETE
DELETE
CANCEL
Click on the route where the detour starts, plot the detour, click on the route to rejoin it then confirm
CONFIRM
CANCEL
Click on the route where the revised section starts and ends, then replot it as normal and click Confirm
CONFIRM
CANCEL
Drag markers 
and 
to select the section to measure...
DONE
Reduce Points:
CONFIRM
CANCEL
From
to
shift
by
CONFIRM
CANCEL
Drag marker to the new start point...
CONFIRM
CANCEL
Drag marker to select the point to rejoin the route home...
CONFIRM
CANCEL
Number of circuits of the route required: 2
CONFIRM
CANCEL
Drag markers and to select the loop then choose how many circuits of the loop you want: 2
CONFIRM
CANCEL
Click on the route to add anchor points then drag them to reshape the route...
FINISH
CLEAR ANCHORS
AUTO ANCHORS
Drag markers 
and 
to new positions on the route...
DONE
Playback Speed :
50%
DONE
ROUTE PREVIEW ONLY SELECT ROUTE or BOOKMARK FOR LATERBookmarked! UNBOOKMARK
BACK
Drag the marker to select how far you want to retrace your steps back...
CONFIRM
CANCEL
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EXPLORE HILLS IN MORE DETAIL
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ROUTE TIMER
Estimate the time to reach points on the route
(drag slider above map to see ETA at any point)
Read Instructions
For | |
| Flat | Average |
| Speed | |
| Speed | slower by finish |
| Taper | |
| Start | 00:00 |
| 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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SPLIT A ROUTE
Split the route into a maximum of 15 parts.
Drag the numbered markers to alter split positions working from the start of the route.
| Route | Length | Split At | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADD A SPLIT POINT The maximum number of split points has been reached. | ||||
SAVE AS ROUTES
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PLOT A ROUTE USING WAYPOINTS
Click on the map to add up to 5 waypoints. Want more waypoints? GO PREMIUM
Alter the route by dragging the waypoints and/or using the icons in the table below.
| No | Waypoint Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINISH AT THE START | ||||
MAKE INTO ROUTE
The maximum number of waypoints has been reached. For more complex routes please use the standard route plotting features.
KEY TO TABLE ICONS
| Insert a new waypoint before this one | |
| Move waypoint up the list | |
| Move waypoint down the list | |
| Delete the waypoint |
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COMBINE NEARBY ROUTES
Select a route to append to the current route.
All Routes
My Routes
Length:
Starts: away from current route
APPEND THIS ROUTE
Select the AUTO-PLOT setting to use for joining the two routes together before clicking the button above.
Sorry, this route starts too far away to join it to the end of the current route. Please select a route less than 10km away.
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MAKE ME A ROUTE
| Credits | 10 Upgrade for more credits |
| Cost | This request will use 1 credit |
| For | Walking Running Cycling |
| Prefer | Any Off-Road Roads |
| Start | Click on start location on the map |
| Length | 8mileslong |
| Type | Circular A to B
|
| Via | No Yes
|
| Avoid | PLOT AREA TO AVOIDCANCELCONFIRM |
Drag marker A to the start
then click MAKE ROUTES
MAKE ROUTES
TIP: Add Via point to steer routes in one direction
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.
Watch the
Make Me a Route Tutorial Video
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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
| Activity | Walk Run Bike |
| Snap Proximity | 10m 20m 30m |
| Show Original as Trace | No Yes |
existing directions will be replaced | |
SNAP ROUTE TO MAP
generating snapped route...
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SEARCH RESULTS
REFRESH SEARCH
CLEAR RESULTS
No routes were found in this area matching your criteria. Try zooming out or changing your search criteria.
You can also use our Make Me a Route feature to automatically generate routes from a chosen start point.
MAKE ME A ROUTE
FILTER RESULTS
Click column heading to sort results
| No | Km | Asc. | Route | Views |
|---|
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ROUTE OPTIONS
Click on the routes below to display them
| No | Length | Ascent | Off-Road | +/- |
|---|
Working out routes...please wait
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STOP
REVISE
ACCEPT ROUTE
Use the Reshape Route tool from the toolbar to make make any adjustments to the route after you've accepted it.
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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. Choose the settings below and click PLOT RADIUS MAP.
| Method | Distance Time |
| Mode | Circle Isochrone |
| Activity | Walk Run Bike |
| Distance | |
Time |
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| From |  Click on map to choose start |
PLOT RADIUS MAP
generating radius map...
ADD TO MAP
CLEAR RADIUS MAP
NOTES: 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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PHOTOS
Photos saved with this route
Read Instructions
UPLOAD PHOTOS
Click photos to edit and locate them
Drag photos to change slideshow order
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INSPECT TERRAIN
To check the terrain at a point on the route, turn on the Terrain Inpector and drag the slider above the map.
Terrain Inspector
OFF
ON
To highlight terrain changes along your route use the following overlays.
Road Type
OFF
ON
RoadOff-RoadUnknown
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Surface Type
OFF
ON
SmoothRoughUnknown
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Gradient
OFF
ON
UphillDownhillFlat
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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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DIRECTIONS / NOTES
ADD
MANAGE
ABBREVIATE
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MANAGE DIRECTIONS AND NOTES
Select the routes you want to delete or combine and click the relevant button.
DELETE
COMBINE
CHOOSE WHERE TO ADD DIRECTIONS
Drag the "Edit" marker to where you want to add directions (or use the Playback Slider) then click the button below
CANCEL
ADD DIRECTIONS HERE
CHOOSE WHERE TO RELOCATE DIRECTIONS
Drag the "Edit" marker to where you want to move the directions (or use the Playback Slider) then click the button below
CANCEL
RELOCATE DIRECTIONS HERE
CHOOSE WHERE TO DUPLICATE DIRECTIONS
Drag the "Edit" marker to where you want to copy the directions (or use the Playback Slider) then click the button below
CANCEL
DUPLICATE DIRECTIONS HERE
Click directions to edit. Right-click to quick edit.
| No | km | Turn | Directions / Notes |
|---|
Directions by GraphHopperDirections by OpenRouteService
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