[Talk-GB] “No path”

[Edward Catmur]

On Sat, 7 Jan 2023 at 16:18, Chris Hodges <chris at c-hodges.co.uk> wrote:

> Alltrails is built around "community content" i.e. user-submitted
> routes.  I came across it when they bought out another site I used to
> use.  They do have some "curated routes" as well.
>
> They say in the article they've updated the route, suggesting it was
> curated; certainly none of the curated routes go that way now.  They're
> clearly using OSM data for their base map.
>
> Nothing on the OS map there BTW.  I've got it on paper
>

Not on the Harveys either (at least the 2010 edition). Apparently it is in
Wainwright though.
https://www.lakelandroutes.uk/north-western/route-6-barf-broom-fell-and-lords-seat/


> Chris
>
>
> On 07/01/2023 15:46, Dudley Ibbett wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > Just seen this article in today’s Guardian:
> >
> https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/06/hiking-app-alltrails-changes-route-rescue-three-walkers-lake-district
> >
> > I’m not sure if this is relevant to the data in OSM but it does seem
> > to look like a footway/path on the main map if I have correctly
> > located it.   According to the article, the Mountain rescue team
> > describe it as “no path” so it would seem reasonable to ensure the
> > tagging is correct. Perhaps someone who has walked this route can
> > review the tagging.
> >
> > The article doesn’t seem to be criticising the app but more it’s use
> > and the understanding of its limitations.   I assume this means there
> > may be a way across a screw slope but you should assume it might just
> > be scree.  I.e. no visible path on the ground.  As such, I assume the
> > app doesn’t render trail visibility for example.
> >
> > Dudley
> >
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