"ChrisM" <chris_mayersblue@suedeyahoo.com> wrote in message
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>> Having used the Tom-Tom maps to drive by, I certainly wouldn't trust
>> their accuracy walking in mountainous terrain.
>
> But surely they are designed to be used for driving and not for walking...
> or is that your point?

Sort of. I understand they are intended primarily for road use, but finding
that the road maps contain some inaccurate information I would not trust
them for walking up mountains.

> I know you can get special 'walkers' GPS systems that display (what looks
> like) the UK OS Landranger series of maps...

Yes, a proper tool for the purpose.

--
Brian
"Fight like the Devil, die like a gentleman."