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to select the section to measure.Drag markers and to select the section to measure.
Drag marker to the new start point.
Drag marker to select the point to rejoin the route home.
Number of circuits of the route required: 2Drag markers and to select the loop then choose how many circuits of the loop you want: 2
Drag markers 
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to new positions on the route.
Drag the marker to select how far you want to retrace your steps back.
EXPLORE HILLS IN MORE DETAILSplit the route into a maximum of 15 parts.
Drag the numbered markers to alter split positions working from the start of the route.
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Click on the map to add up to 5 waypoints.
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Alter the route by dragging the waypoints and/or using the icons in the table below.
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The maximum number of waypoints has been reached. For more complex routes please use the standard route plotting features.
KEY TO TABLE ICONS| Insert a new waypoint before this one |
| Move waypoint up the list |
| Move waypoint down the list |
| Delete the waypoint |
Select the AUTO -PLOT setting to use for joining the two routes together before clicking the button above.
Sorry, this route starts too far away to join it to the end of the current route. Please select a route less than 10km away.
Drag marker A to the start
then click MAKE ROUTES
Automatically generated routes are calculated without full knowledge of local conditions, so please check their suitability before using them and follow all signs for rights of way.
This tool attempts to align the route with the map, correcting any GPS recording errors and generating directions.
Aligns with OSM map types existing directions will be replaced SNAP ROUTE TO MAP generating snapped route.No routes were found in this area matching your criteria. Try zooming out or changing your search criteria.
You can also use our Make Me a Route feature to automatically generate routes from a chosen start point.
MAKE ME A ROUTE FILTER RESULTS| No | Km | Asc. | Route | Views |
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Use the Reshape Route tool from the toolbar to make make any adjustments to the route after you've accepted it.
This tool will estimate how far you can go in a given time or distance from a starting point. Choose the settings below and click PLOT RADIUS MAP.
TimeNOTES: Radius maps are for use primarily as a visual aid when plotting routes. They are not included when printing, downloading or sharing routes. Allow extra time for hills.
Click photos to edit and locate them
Drag photos to change slideshow order
To check the terrain at a point on the route, turn on the Terrain Inpector and drag the slider above the map.
Terrain Inspector To highlight terrain changes along your route use the following overlays. Road Type Road Off-Road Unknown Surface Type Smooth Rough Unknown Gradient Uphill Downhill Flat
Surface and Road type only available for routes created after April 2021 using Auto-Plot modes or the Snap Route to Map feature. Based on data from OpenStreetMap (OSM) at time of route creation and intended for guidance only - the accuracy of the data connot be guaranteed.
How to contribute to improving OSM maps.
For a more detailed analysis of elevation and gradients, use the Route Profile tool (accessible from the View Route page) after saving the route.
Drag the "Edit" marker to where you want to add directions (or use the Playback Slider) then click the button below
ADD DIRECTIONS HERE CHOOSE WHERE TO RELOCATE DIRECTIONSDrag the "Edit" marker to where you want to move the directions (or use the Playback Slider) then click the button below
RELOCATE DIRECTIONS HERE CHOOSE WHERE TO DUPLICATE DIRECTIONSDrag the "Edit" marker to where you want to copy the directions (or use the Playback Slider) then click the button below
DUPLICATE DIRECTIONS HERE Click directions to edit. Right-click to quick edit.| No | km | Turn | Directions / Notes |
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The Road Side feature shifts the route towards the left or right side of the road as you plot it. This can result in more accurate measurements and make routes clearer to read where outbound and return sections of a route overlap.
We recommend that you set this switch to "M" (middle of the road) when plotting on narrow ways, like footpaths or cycle paths and aim near the middle of the road when you plot points with LEFT or RIGHT selected, to avoid accidentally plotting on pedestrian or cycle ways at the side of the road.
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Add Symbols and Labels to the Map Edit a Detour You can choose the colour of the detour from one of the following options.To make changes to a detour, including editing directions and adding symbols or labels, first click on it to swap it into the main route, then edit in the normal way and swap it back once finished.
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The Make Me a Route feature will generate a selection of routes for you given a start point and a target distance. To begin click on the map to select the start point.
NOTE: This feature is subject to usage limits so you need to be signed in to use it.
The Plot With Waypoints feature enables you to plot a route by placing a small number of waypoints on the map, which you can drag to different positions to experiment with different route options.
To plot a more complex route with many waypoints, close this message, turn on the Auto-Plot switch and plot points on the map.
The Combine Routes feature enables you to join together two or more routes.
The start of the route being appended must be near the end of the route it is being attached to. If there is a gap, a interconnecting path will be automatically plotted between the two routes, taking into account the Auto-Plot mode you have selected.
Start typing the name of a route and select from the options listed.
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Please choose whether you would like to clear the current route completely from the map (CLEAR MAP) or leave it on the background map for future reference (LEAVE TRACE). You can temporarily hide Traces using the switches under DISPLAY OPTIONS. To permenently remove all Traces from the background map select CLEAR MAP.
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These options are by nature more restrictive than the standard By Bike option, so you may need to turn them off if you find that you can't auto-plot a route to your next point.
Routing with both of these options is carried out using map data from OpenStreetMap (OSM). Their effectiveness will depend on the availability of surface and cycling access data in your local area. If you would like to help improve the map data in your area, please take a look at our How-To Guide.
It may sometimes be necessary to dismount from your bike. Please observe local laws regarding right of way.
By default the ON FOOT auto-plot option will follow any roads and paths that are flagged as accessible for pedestrians on OpenStreetMap (OSM).
Premium members have the option to refine this by selecting Prefer Off-Road. This will give priority to waymarked trails and other footpaths, while trying to avoid roads, particularly busier ones. Obviously this will depend on the availablity of suitable trails and paths in the area. It works best if there is a bigger distance between the points you plot, as there are then more alternative routes to consider.
Please be careful to observe all signs for rights of way when following routes you are not familiar with, as we cannot guarantee that they are safe for your chosen activity or that they do not cross private land.
Our Auto-Plot feature enables you to plot a route very quickly, as it fills in the gaps for you every time you click on the map. It does this by calculating a route from the last point you plotted, based on your chosen Auto-Plot option.
If you find that you are unable to auto-plot on a road or path you see on the map, it usually means that the route engine couldn't find a viable route between the last point you plotted (the origin) and the one you are trying to plot (the destination). Route calculations are made using OpenStreetMap (OSM) maps, so this problem means that one or more of the origin, the destination or an unavoidable road in between are not tagged on OSM as suitable for the Auto-Plot mode you chose (BY ROAD, ON FOOT or BY BIKE). To overcome this you can temporarily change the Auto-Plot switch to another setting (ON FOOT usually has the widest access) or turn it off to plot manually. Deselecting any of the Auto-Plot sub-options (e.g. Unvoid Unpaved, Prefer Off-Road) can also sometimes help, as these options are by nature more restrictive.
You can also contribute to improving the OSM maps by adding missing access tags, as OSM is a community project where anyone can make edits. See our guide on correcting map errors for more details on this. Changes you make on OSM will flow through to plotaroute.com as we implement regular updates.
It is also worth noting that the exact positions of roads and paths can vary between map providers, for example some intentionally move map features very slightly to make their maps clearer to read. So, if you are plotting a route on a non-OSM map, you may occasionally find that the route is not perfectly aligned with the map. However, any discrepancies will not be visible if you then share your route, as routes are shared using OSM maps.
Please be careful to observe all signs for rights of way when following routes you are not familiar with, as we cannot guarantee that they are safe for your chosen activity or that they do not cross private land.
