[OSM-newbies] Stiles

[Dave F.]

Philip Striplin wrote:
> I don't know how common this is, globally, but in this area we have 
> three sorts of stile on footpaths.
>
> Type 1 is a simple "step-over" arrangements with a plank of wood 
> providing a step about 50cm above the ground.
>
> Type 2 is the same as type 1 with the addition of a trap door beside it 
> to allow dogs through.
>
> Type 3 looks more like two ladders leant together - about 150cm high, 
> used to get over walls.
>
> The different styles of stiles do have real implications for ease of use 
> of the path (have you ever tried heaving 30kg of dog over a stile, or a 
> bike over one of the big stiles?) and I think would be useful to show on 
> the map.  Is there a standard for how to tag this sort of thing?  As far 
> as I can see, there is only one way of showing a stile.
>
> Thanks for any ideas.
>
> Phil
>
>   
Hi Phil

What type of dog is it? Most I've seen can squeeze through type 1 & 
scurry over type 3.

In the UK I've also seen stone wall with steps built into it & bent 
metal bars just far enough apart to allow one person to squeeze through.

You can differentiate & clarify using the description tag. However this 
will not get them to render differently.

Dave F.