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Old 06-20-2012, 02:54 AM
 
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Google has embarked on a project to map towpaths in England and Wales, as part of a plan to get more people on to rivers and canals.

Later this year, Google Maps will be updated to enable users to plan journeys that include bridges, locks and the 2,000 miles of canal and river paths across England and Wales.

Google Maps to feature canals and rivers | Environment | guardian.co.uk
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Old 06-21-2012, 04:33 AM
 
Location: England.
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They must be really stuck for stuff to do.

Why don't they do a trolley that could film pedestrianised streets and alleys?

Grope Lane, Shrewsbury - Google Maps

What exactly goes on down here?
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Old 06-21-2012, 05:02 AM
 
Location: SW France
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I think that it will be quite nice to follow canals and rivers.

I've been around various parts of the Kennet and Avon Canal in the last week. It's absolutely delightful.
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Old 06-21-2012, 06:56 AM
 
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Ooooooooo! I think that is brilliant!!! I have been on parts of the Grand Union and Oxford (and on the Llangollen and over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct into Wales as well!) but would love to be able to get a better idea of which canals I would like to travel next without actually having to putt along myself - let them do the scouting work!
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Old 06-21-2012, 07:00 AM
 
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They must be really stuck for stuff to do.

Why don't they do a trolley that could film pedestrianised streets and alleys?

Grope Lane, Shrewsbury - Google Maps

What exactly goes on down here?
That would be a great idea (trolley).
Grope Lane? By the looks of it, not much goes on Photos of Grope Lane, Shrewsbury - Beautiful England.net

At least not in the daytime
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Old 06-21-2012, 01:21 PM
 
Location: England.
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You know the Wiki article I want to link to.
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