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The project page: https://slowways.uk/ https://slowways.uk/ As they say, there are many paths in the UK but it can take a lot of research to find long routes t
by dkarp 6y ago
The project page: https://slowways.uk/ https://slowways.uk/
As they say, there are many paths in the UK but it can take a lot of research to find long routes that don't leave you on a busy road with no pavement. I hope this project is a success and can't wait to use it.
- enriquto 6y agoBut where is the actual data? All that this site has is some photos, I find no maps.
- dkarp 6y ago"We are currently working on building a website that will host all of the routes and hope to launch that later this year."
- enriquto 6y agoI call bullshit (somewhat imprudently). I don't understand why they can already put together some professional looking photos, but are not yet willing to release the interesting data.
- tinus_hn 6y agoThere are plenty of companies that’ll create a professional looking website for your product, whether it exists or not. That doesn’t mean anything. What I find more surprising is announcing such a project if there is no result yet, now they get buzz and create disappointment and I don’t see what they gain for it.
- enriquto 6y agoThat was my point. Announcing that something will (i.e. may) be available in the future is a sure way to shoot yourself in the foot and lose a lot of sympathy.
- laegooose 6y agoIt is also a sure way to get some attention from potential users and contributors which is good for the project
- dkarp 6y ago"During lockdown 700 volunteers from across the country collaborated to produce a first draft of the Slow Ways. This incredible effort has led to the creation of 7,500 routes that collectively stretch for over 110,000km." The map visible is from the first draft. I don't know why they haven't released the first draft, but it could be that they don't want to release potentially unsafe routes. The pretty website is designed to entice volunteers, which is why "Up for helping us?" is front and centre. It led me to sign up.
- grey_earthling 6y agoI was going to ask how this is any different from the data that already exists in OpenStreetMap. The [FAQ page] answers this: > Slow Ways walking routes – drafted, tested, reviewed and verified by volunteers – suggest the best ways to get between neighbouring towns, cities and villages. Our mapping and routing will show a limited number of paths, making it easier to see and plan journeys. — curation. [FAQ page]: https://slowways.uk/frequently-asked-questions/ https://slowways.uk/frequently-asked-questions/
- annamargot 6y agoPavement = sidewalks Translating British for my fellow Americans. Carry on.
- DanBC 6y agoYes. Or some footpaths cross major roads with no real crossing in place. It's a bit scary using this foot path crossing, especially in poor weather or at night. Cars can travel at 70 mph (112 km/h) on this road. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.6832617,-1.9031193,3a,75y,335.24h,81.47t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sl3pEtb3XDNO7sD5uCMmAGw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.6832617,-1.9031193,3a,75y,...
- barrkel 6y agoI think you meant this bit: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.683784,-1.9032482,3a,53.7y,171.83h,82.74t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sPZIiO_T5B21XgOoNjaEfGw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.683784,-1.9032482,3a,53.7y... It's got more of a wooden frame up and down the embankment, a Public Footpath sign and look right / look left warning paint. It looks like a poor compromise to retain an existing right of way when building or upgrading the dual carriageway.
- inglor_cz 6y agoHoly shit, people are expected to cross THAT on foot?
- swarnie_ 6y agoI highly don't recommend it. I've known several people killed on the A419/A417.