Garmin V and Mapsource

Discussion in 'General (Main)' started by brock, Sep 16, 2010.

  1. brock Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    Hi folks,
    I have just bought a used Garmin V for using on the trails in the UK.
    I was wondering if anybody had any UK map info or know where I can download anything.
    I have Mapsource European loaded but off course it only shows the main routes... doh.
    I would like to plan routes on the PC and transfer them to the GPS if possible. :excuseme:
    Brock
  2. Stefan Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Germany
    Look at http://openmtbmap.org, they use the openstreetmaps and make them routeable, this is perfect.

    Regards Stefan
  3. 128954431 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    NT, Australia
    I assume you mean your GPS has only the European basemap.

    This might be a useful start for you:
    http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin/Download
    Follow the links to external sites.

    OSM is continually growing and improving and is very good in the UK and EU (Au is still rubbish). It relies 100% on input from users. You may consider creating an account at http://www.openstreetmap.org to upload track logs even if that is all that you do.