[OSM-talk] Re: Potential mapping extravaganza in 2007? (Interlug)

[Richard Fairhurst]

Nick B wrote:

> I think canals could be quite fun.  I was talking to Andy and Steve
> about this at the weekend - there is potential for walking, cycling
> and boating.  I think Richard Fairhurst has been doing quite a bit of
> canal mapping - he would be a good person to contact about setting up
> a canal list - maybe start with a canal wiki page first though.

Yes, definitely a fun thing to do - particularly on a sunny day like  
this. Page duly started:
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/ 
WikiProject_United_Kingdom_Waterways

Andy's mapped quite a bit of the Trent & Mersey and Birmingham &  
Fazeley canals in his area, I believe. I've uploaded GPS tracks from my  
last few canal holidays and a few canal cycling trips, but haven't  
mapped them yet.

cheers
Richard