Interpreting the embedded map and travel statistics data
GPS TRACK LOGS
On pages where the following information is displayed
Distance: 15.5km Ascent: 1031m Descent: 757m Moving Time: 4 hours
how it was obtained depends on the technology used at the time.
– Since Nov 2023, it has been recorded on an Apple Ultra 2 watch
– Between April 2016 and Nov 2023, it was recorded on a Garmin Fenix 3 watch
– Between November 2014 and April 2016, it was recorded on a Suunto Ambit 2 watch
– Before November 2014, it was recorded on a Garmin eTrex or eTrex 30 handheld GPS unit
These devices are not 100% accurate or entirely reliable. It is common to find them recording different positions whilst at rest (e.g. a lunch break), which shows up as “random” squiggles when displayed on a map. Positional accuracy can also fall away significantly in deep, narrow gorges and gullies or under heavy tree cover.
BELOW EACH MAP
The information displayed below each map uses the .gpx track log from a GPS device to calculate displayed values (within the map api itself), resulting in discrepancies between the two methods.
With each map, you can:
1. Enlarge the view to full window (top right button) – this toggles the display size.
2. Optimize the display of each track by clicking the “bulls eye” button, which appears at the top right in full page view.
3. Zoom in or out to change the scale with the plus and minus buttons.
4. Change the Map Type (from the top left pull-down menu – OCM-Land and Satellite are best).
5. Examine the Elevation Profile and distance travelled.
6. The Speed when displayed can reflect the ease of travel through the area, number for photographic opportunities and other “interruptions” along the way. Accuracy varies, as at times walking speeds in excess of 200km/h have been recorded!
7. Download the track file and use it with your own apps on your own devices.
You may need to File / Save As and check it remains a .gpx file.
The GPSies Convert page provides a great online tool to change formats.
A detailed, searchable trip list with hyperlinks to reports, photo galleries and other available content
