[OSM-newbies] The London Loop - Sections 15 to 23

[Andy Allan]

Hi Charles,

I've had a look at the OpenStreetMap data that you were referring to,
which is here:
http://osm.org/go/0EEWRwwY
The problem is that none of our volunteers have mapped the hedges in
that area yet. The good news is that there is good aerial imagery, so
hopefully one of us will get around to doing so soon. When the hedges
are added to our database, they'll show up on our maps, and WalkLondon
will be able to update their route cards too.

For example, you can see both hedges (in green) and fences (in black)
around the edge of Westmore Court here:
http://osm.org/go/euum1yQr3--

Cheers,
Andy

On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 1:21 AM, SteveC <steve at asklater.com> wrote:
> can someone help?
>
>
> On Jan 26, 2010, at 6:10 PM, Charles Morris wrote:
>
>> Sorry to bother you but please could you point the following OpenStreetMap question in the right direction.
>>
>> Why is barrier/hedge rendered blank? As you can see from the map below, where there are lots of hedges, it makes the map difficult to follow.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>> Charles Morris
>>
>> From: alexandra.rook at walklondon.org.uk
>> To: charlesmorris88 at hotmail.com
>> Subject: FW: The London Loop - Sections 15 to 23
>> Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:36:06 +0000
>>
>> Hi Charles
>> Some intelligence from our mapping section!
>>
>>
>> Alexandra Rook
>> Project Director
>> Walk London
>> A project of Walk England
>>
>> M: 07811 465880
>> Skype: Alexandra Rook
>> www.walklondon.org.uk
>>
>>
>>
>> There is no detail on the map because there’s no detail on OpenStreetMap which we are using as a base.  I don’t think we can do anything about this.
>>
>> In terms of Foxburrows Farm – it’s marked on the map as a Point of Interest (see letter in circle) and the route description does mention it.  We decided, early on in the process, that some detail would need to be removed from the route description – and this is what happened to Foxburrows Farm.
>>
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>> From: Alexandra Rook [mailto:alexandra.rook at walklondon.org.uk]
>> Sent: 18 January 2010 08:51
>> To: 'Charles Morris'
>> Subject: RE: The London Loop - Sections 15 to 23
>>
>> Ok Charles, thanks. I’ll fwd to the route manager for consideration to add back & we’ll discuss the mapping issue further at our next team mtg.
>>
>>
>> Alexandra Rook
>> Project Director
>> Walk London
>> A project of Walk England
>>
>> M: 07811 465880
>> Skype: Alexandra Rook
>> www.walklondon.org.uk
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: Charles Morris [mailto:charlesmorris88 at hotmail.com]
>> Sent: 16 January 2010 15:55
>> To: alexandra.rook at walklondon.org.uk
>> Subject: RE: The London Loop - Sections 15 to 23
>>
>> Thanks for your reply.
>>
>> Just to give you an example of how detail has been removed from the map and the route directions compare the old and new version of Section 20.
>>
>> On the map where the route goes across fields all you get now is an orange line on a light brown background with no features like field boundaries whatsoever.
>>
>> In the route description you've cut out everything about Foxburrows Rare Breeds Farm and the plaque on the side of Foxburrows Farm Cottages which were contained in the old version. Both of these were interesting and added to the walk. One thing I do accept is the danger of quoting opening times which do change and therefore should be given as a guide only.
>>
>> Charles Morris
>> From: alexandra.rook at walklondon.org.uk
>> To: charlesmorris88 at hotmail.com
>> Subject: RE: The London Loop - Sections 15 to 23
>> Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:12:35 +0000
>>
>> Charles - thank you for taking the trouble to let us know about these details from your walk. I will pass these on to the Route Manager to check where we need to amend the directions on the website or take action on the ground.
>>
>> With regard to your last comment:
>> The new maps have lost a lot of detail and the route descriptions have had some detail taken out as well. Why was this done?
>> We took a decision to phase out the printed leaflets, which had all been produced at different times and were becoming out of date, and have a common mapping base for all the route sections with a separate downloadable description. In the process some of the finer detail has been lost/dropped to provide a simpler more straightforward structure. We are open to adding detail where this proves necessary to navigate particularly tricky stretches & welcome user feedback. Having this all on-line means making changes is much easier.
>>
>> When you complete the whole LOOP we issue Certificates of Completion, if you would like one- and are currently giving away Tshirts too. If you like walking with others our Winter Wanders walking weekend is coming up 30-31 jan – see website for full schedule of over 30 walks.
>>
>> With kind regards
>>
>>
>> Alexandra Rook
>> Project Director
>> Walk London
>> A project of Walk England
>>
>> M: 07811 465880
>> Skype: Alexandra Rook
>> www.walklondon.org.uk
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Charles Morris [mailto:charlesmorris88 at hotmail.com]
>> Sent: 27 December 2009 21:00
>> To: info at walklondon.org.uk
>> Subject: The London Loop - Sections 15 to 23
>>
>> Please find attached my comments on the above. I have included a few questions which I would be interested in hearing what you have to say.
>>
>> I'm enjoying the walking and looking forward to the remaining sections.
>>
>> Charles Morris
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> Yours &c.
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> Steve
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