Can anyone advise the best/cheapest place to get the OS maps for the Garmin Edge - Iv seen a thread posted on here about 3 years ago - just wondering if there is any other cheaper options?
The cheapest way is to download a pirate copy for free. Easiest for this is probably gpsunderground.com
I have an 800 and have the OS 1:50k maps.
I wouldn't bother. The screen is too small for it to be that useful, use the opencycle maps instead.
Agree with growmac. There was a thread on here about a year ago with a chap who did some simplified mapping. Far far better than OS maps as the screen is less cluttered
I'm about o get the edge touring so am I better installing what you have put the link up for @scotroutes
Probably best not to encourage the use of counterfeit software on a public forum...
How do you get the Opencycle maps onto your garmin?
I use the OSM maps as guided in the above DCrainmaker link. Been good enough for the past two years 🙂
I use the osm as well just go to garmin.openstreetmap.nl
and grab the ones you need.
Like the others I find them easier than the OS ones to read and they do seem to have lots of the little paths and are routable so you can get some interesting bikey routes.
I use OSM too and am very happy with them. The Talkytoaster website has easy instructions or they'll sell you a preloaded SD card for a few quid to save you having to do it yourself.
Definitely think the OSM maps are better. OS look pretty, but are useless IMO. This comes up periodically and some folk disagree though.
What others said, I paid for the 1:50k maps, they're a waste of time. Probably the most accurate, but generally unusable on a screen with 160x240 pixles.
If you want a map on your bars, get a waterproof case for a smartphone.
Me!
I use the OS map in preference to the OSM maps on my 800 (I have both on the unit so can choose).
I find the OS maps are ok at the 500/800ft range which is about what I use but I think if I was following a route (which I don't do much) then I'd use the OSM at I'd run at the 200 or 300ft range at which the OS maps look rubbish.
In contrast, I use OSM on the Garmin but have Memory Map and OS 1:50 and 1:25 on my phone. If I get in a pickle (never so far) I'll fire up the phone. Otherwise, follow the pink line on the Garmin.
plus 1 for OS maps 50k are very useable also very much needed when I use base camp for plotting stuff as it can use the OS map as well.
I tend to use the OS map and trail as as guide a direction as in most cases trails and tracks move over time.
Also the OS maps on the SD micro card fit in the other Garmin devices 1000 and the Oregon etc which have much larger screens
iv just gone on to tlky toaster website, not sure if i got the right thing - i put the maps on my Garmin but it isnt showing the public footpaths which i thought it would - where am i going wrong?
The issue with the TalkyToaster/OSM mapping is that it's crowd-sourced, so the data is only as complete as contributors have made it. Most of the places I go it's poor in comparison with the OS mapping.
You know, there's clever way to fix that problem, scotroutes 😉
(FWIW, I find OSM around where I live better often than OS which is often out of date for tracks in woods or unofficial trails but that are definitely there.
The issue with the TalkyToaster/OSM mapping is that it's crowd-sourced, so the data is only as complete as contributors have made it. Most of the places I go it's poor in comparison with the OS mapping.
Do you update the OSM with missing stuff ?
I have done.
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The issue with the TalkyToaster/OSM mapping is that it's crowd-sourced, so the data is only as complete as contributors have made it. Most of the places I go it's poor in comparison with the OS mapping.
Do you update the OSM with missing stuff ?I have done, yes (much of the stuff in the Pentlands for example), but that doesn't help if it's an area I've not visited 😆