Screenshot of a map of the North Downs Way with a icons highlighting food, water, or toilets
North Downs Way National Trail with food, water, and toilets marked

I’m a big fan of the North Downs Way, and I’m also a big fan of helping others. So to combine my two passions I’ve spent a few hours putting together a North Downs Way route trace in Google Maps that also includes water stops, toilets, food, steps and car parks. Also thanks to Covid-19 I’m also adding gates and whether physical contact is required.

It’s still a work in progress, but I’ll keep chipping away at it. I’m also open to feedback and suggestions.

Here’s the Google Maps route

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1DHtZpLLTJJm4z11xMl2Z6ssVKU_hlrYl&ll=51.21286124196539%2C-0.7937997074111114&z=15

Filters

You can use the left-hand filters to toggle what content is showed on the map. Handy when you want to zone in of something of particular interest.

  • North Downs Way
  • Car parks, toilets, food and water
  • Steps
  • Gates and stiles
  • Out of order / do not rely on info

Icons

There are a few different icons in use. Here’s what they mean:

  1. Green pin means the route starts here
  2. A red pin means the route finishes here
  3. Yellow star means the place has everything – water stop (paid or free), food, toilets and a car park
  4. A white cup with a tear-drop means free water stop
  5. A white crossed knife and spoon on a blue circle means that paid food and water is available here
  6. A white lady and man on a blue circle means toilets are here
  7. A white P in a blue circle means parking is available
  8. A white walker in a red circle means steps
  9. A white arrow and door on a blue circle means a gate (of some kind)
  10. Anything grey means the information is not to be relied upon
Is there something you’d like to see added? Any and all feedback welcome.

Hope this helps someone.