FAQs

Each map of a route can be downloaded as a GPX file, once you have the route on your phone or PC it can be transferred to many navigation apps. If you are looking for one then search Android Store or Apple App Store for ‘GPX navigation.

The simple answer is no, functionality in each map shows your rough location on the map so assuming there is a GPS data signal to be able to view the map you can see your location.

Do note that the positioning accuracy will be very much related to type of phone/signal/GPS in fact many variables can affect this so it cannot be relied on and may place you on the map some distance to where you are but it will give you a reference if you have a ‘Oh God we’re lost’ moment.

GPX, or GPS Exchange Format, is an XML schema designed as a common GPS data format for software applications. It can be used to describe waypoints, tracks, and routes. The format is open and can be used without the need to pay license fees.

That’s OK we still would like your input. To generate a route you can use a tool like GPS Visualiser: Freehand Drawing Utility.

The utility can look quite intimidating but don’t worry once you get going it is fairly straight forward. We recommend drawing your route using the OSM map which can be selected from the drop down in the top right hand corner.

Once selected zoom to the required location of your route, select ‘trk’ from the drawing tools in the menu in the top right and then pick your route. Once you are happy with the route you have picked then select ‘GPX’ from the save data buttons. This will generate a GPX, click on the link created to download the GPX file.

That’s it, you can now use this file to send your route to be included on the site using the Route Submission Form.

There is no functionality in the mobile app so this process needs to be done from a PC :-

1. Login to Strava.
2. Under ‘Training’ select ‘My Activities’
3. Select the required Activity
4. Click the Spanner under ‘Overview’ and select ‘Export GPX’
5. This will download the activity.

There is no functionality in the mobile app so this process needs to be done from a PC :-

1. Login to Runkeeper.
2. Select ‘Me’ and then ’Activities’ from menu bar below.
3. Select the required Activity from the left menu.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the activity and click ‘GPX’ under export.
5. This will download the activity.

There is no functionality in the mobile app so this process needs to be done from a PC :-

1. Login to Endomondo.
2. Under ‘Training’ select ‘History’
3. Select the required Activity
4. Click the drop down on the Social media icons and select ‘Export’
5. Select ‘GPX Format’ and Export.
6. This will download the activity.