[OSM-newbies] Stiles

[Philip Striplin]

Dave F. wrote:
> 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.
>
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Actually, we have two - Gordon Setters.  The young one hurdles them 
without difficulty, the old one isn't up to it any longer.

Description it is.  I suppose one could add a picture as an alternative, 
but that sounds a bit over the top.

Thanks