Rob's Rambles: Hiking maps and GPX files

Over several years I have recorded GPS traces of day hikes I have taken in various parts of the world.

This website allows you to download .gpx files of some of the walks I have taken since 1997. I have also provided .img maps (for use with some Garmin handheld GPS devices and desktop software such as QMapShack), and .pdf files of maps for each of the hikes.

I am slowly working my way through the data I have, making maps and preparing .gpx files. Eventually there will be hikes in India, Malaysia, Nepal, Montenegro, Romania, Portugal, Ireland, and several other countries. So keep checking back if there are no walks that interest you on the site now.

If you want to retrace my steps on any of the hikes, bear in mind that some of the traces are over twenty years old. Some were even recorded in the days of Selective Availability. The age of the traces mean that some paths I walked on may no longer exist, or access rights might have changed.

The .pdf and .img maps, however, use much more up to date data from the OpenStreetMap project. While this data isn’t perfect (if you spot errors you can fix them), the existence of a track or footpath on the maps which coincides with the overlayed GPS trace is a fairly good indication that it is still possible to walk the same route as I did.

In any case, use common sense if you decide to use the information on this website when hiking. Don’t attempt walks beyond your capabilities, and remember that you are reponsible for your own safety.

Please send me an email if you have any comments, questions or suggestions.