"Neil Green" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:I'm a keen walker in my own time who works as a professional geek for a
day job (Internet systems developer for a telco/ISP). For some time I've
been considering how useful a free on-line database of walking routes with
related map info, GPS waypoints, information about how to get there (car,
train, bus, etc.), places of interest in the area and general information
about the area, the ability to post comments, photographs and any other
information that people feel is relevant.The intention would be that anyone at all who had an interest could
contribute and that over time a large and very useful community owned
resource could be created. Take a look at Wikipedia
(http://wikipedia.org/) for an example of what can be produced using this
model.I've had a look around at what's on the Internet (specifically with regard
to walking in the UK - but there's no reason to limit it) and there seem
to be a number of personal sites and one or two paysites offering anything
like what I'm suggesting.At this stage it's just an idea, but I'd be interested in hearing from
anyone interested in moving the idea forward with me, and also in any
feedback at all from all the walkers out there. Do you think it would be
useful, viable, worthwhile, etc.
excellent idea. i personally would use it