Google Streetview to cover every UK road
megilleland
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From The Daily Telegraph today:
Google's controversial mapping service will soon cover 238,000 miles of the UK's roads.
"Pictures of nearly every street in the country, from the Shetlands to Penzance, are to be made available via Google. From Thursday, the search giant’s Streetview technology will feature 360-degree images of more than 99 per cent of the United Kingdom’s roads, both rural and urban, covering a total of approximately 238,000 miles".
I found the Spanish street view helpful in planning. This will give cyclists a good idea of conditions on the ground and surrounding scenery in areas unknown. It's so good you can see all the tea shops, pubs and hotels on route and even read the menus outside the premises!
Google's controversial mapping service will soon cover 238,000 miles of the UK's roads.
"Pictures of nearly every street in the country, from the Shetlands to Penzance, are to be made available via Google. From Thursday, the search giant’s Streetview technology will feature 360-degree images of more than 99 per cent of the United Kingdom’s roads, both rural and urban, covering a total of approximately 238,000 miles".
I found the Spanish street view helpful in planning. This will give cyclists a good idea of conditions on the ground and surrounding scenery in areas unknown. It's so good you can see all the tea shops, pubs and hotels on route and even read the menus outside the premises!
The more you spend - the faster you go - the less you see.
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