Category Archives: Mapping

New map plugin for CRC editors

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Geoff

You can now insert maps into your posts using the OSM plugin in the side bar. Here is an example for Harvey Road:- [osm_map lat=”52.199″ long=”0.129″ zoom=”18″ width=”600″ height=”450″ marker=”52.199,0.129″ marker_name=”marker_blue.png” type=”Mapnik”] OK I got the marker slightly wrong 🙁

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Pin in the map

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Geoff

Another useful utility for leaders wanting to mark features on a map and then display them on this website is called Pin In The Map. With this you can display an image like this:- I added this image by using … Continue reading →

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Adding a postcode to your walk

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Geoff

Norman has found this rather natty site which converts any form of UK location to any other, so you can enter a grid reference and get its postcode. Very useful for walk leaders when entering a walks details so that … Continue reading →

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