[Talk-GB] Definitive Paths Map Source

[Andy Robinson (blackadder-lists)]

Couple of comments on this in addition to the responses by others.

1. The definitive information is not always on a map. For instance, local
footpath rights of way can be found in text form in many libraries. Its
pretty easy to then correlate the description information with a walk of a
particular path. Don't be surprised to find there are mismatches.
2. Although local authorities are responsible for maintaining public
footpaths not all treat them in the same way. I know for a fact that the OS
does not survey footpath changes outside of urban areas, so again the
definitive information will be with the LA, and it might be in text form or
it might be on an OS map (or both).

My best advice is to pop into your local library first and see what they
have. Their docs may be a bit out of date but is a good and easy place to
start and you can always go back to the LA with any queries.

Cheers

Andy

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>From: talk-gb-bounces at openstreetmap.org [mailto:talk-gb-
>bounces at openstreetmap.org] On Behalf Of Ian Spencer
>Sent: 11 May 2010 10:55 AM
>To: talk-gb at openstreetmap.org
>Subject: [Talk-GB] Definitive Paths Map Source
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>(Newbie alert!!) I suspect this has been discussed before, but it seems to
>me that there is a big hole in open source mapping, and that is getting
>hold of definitive maps in electronic form to be able to document them.
>
>I presume that the definitive map is a public document that should be
>freely available. (???!!!)
>
>What I am interested in is the gaps between the footpaths people recognise
>and those which are registered on the definitive lists as there is a
>deadline in around 10 years for getting missing paths registered.
>
>I know local authorities are responsible for the definitive maps in their
>areas. Is it practical to contact the LAs and get definitive maps in
>electronic form, or is there a central source (knowing that OS have not
>released this). If there is a problem, is there an opportunity to work with
>the Ramblers Assoc to get definitive way mapping released?
>
>I've read the tagging "controversy" and it seems there is a lack of
>finality on tagging - is there anyone trying to resolve this? In the end,
>only the OS maps seem to have legal status, but they aren't releasing
>footpaths :(
>
>Anyway, just off for some Coast to Coast cycling...
>
>Cheers!
>
>Spenny
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