OS map Grid Refs gone!!

willbee replied on 10/01/2019 15:05

Posted on 10/01/2019 15:05

Is there a good reason why the new Club Sites Directory is not showing OS Grid Refs?

Surely I can't be the only member who still likes to see exactly where I will be towing to?

Google Maps sometimes does not show the CL / field clearly. A pinpoint location with the OS map sorts that out. Or rather, it did.

A black mark for the CL dept at the Club. Could do better.

Richard12 replied on 10/01/2019 16:06

Posted on 10/01/2019 16:06

I thought that myself, but if you choose your CL, scroll down after "Facilities on site"  choose Map & I think you will find it below.

SteveL replied on 10/01/2019 16:45

Posted on 10/01/2019 16:45

It is on the web site, as you say Richard12. Willbee was commenting on the sites directory.

It does seem a strange omission, it would have been simple enough to include it as well. It would be interesting to know the CC's thinking behind the decision, given they have kept it on the web site.

However, if you are looking for the site on digital OS mapping, you can normally use Lat and Long or OS coordinates. Alternatively if using paper maps, conversion Apps are available and quick to use.

PhilHart replied on 10/01/2019 16:58

Posted on 10/01/2019 16:58

I've just been assured by LiveChat that if I click on a CL (on the map) that the OS grid reference will be displayed.  It isn't. It's a major annoyance, as I, like many OS map readers, like to pinpoint the site and familiarise myself with the locality before setting out.  I also do not like blindly following a SatNav.  It's a pity members weren't consulted prior to making the decision to omit the OS references from the 2019/20  Handbook - the references punch way above their 'weight' in terms of relevance, usefulness and for the relatively small amount of space they take up.

SteveL replied on 10/01/2019 17:04

Posted on 10/01/2019 16:58 by PhilHart

I've just been assured by LiveChat that if I click on a CL (on the map) that the OS grid reference will be displayed.  It isn't. It's a major annoyance, as I, like many OS map readers, like to pinpoint the site and familiarise myself with the locality before setting out.  I also do not like blindly following a SatNav.  It's a pity members weren't consulted prior to making the decision to omit the OS references from the 2019/20  Handbook - the references punch way above their 'weight' in terms of relevance, usefulness and for the relatively small amount of space they take up.

Posted on 10/01/2019 17:04

PH if you click on the map tab on the CL web page the OS coordinates appear below the map, along with lat and long.

Wherenext replied on 10/01/2019 17:11

Posted on 10/01/2019 17:11

When I click on the View Map tab I get the reviews and no map. It has been raised in the Snagging Thread. Only applies when using my chrome based android but okay on AppleMac. NellietheHooker also mentioned this when starting  another thread in this CL section.

 

 Edit - Nellies thread was on UK Sites section entitled "Where has the OS gone?".

PhilHart replied on 10/01/2019 18:30

Posted on 10/01/2019 18:30

I've now located the OS references for the relevant CL.  It is indeed under 'Maps' though why I struggled to find it in the first place I don't know.  My thanks to the patient 'LiveChat' person ... she was right in the first place. Thanks also to SteveL, above. 

nelliethehooker replied on 10/01/2019 19:16

Posted on 10/01/2019 19:16

It's ridiculous that this has been removed. We and I would think many other members use the site directory much of the time, and can only do so when there's no wifi signal available. We like to look where a prospective site is situated on one of our OS maps, and not have to log on to do it. The CC is obviously no longer interested in members who do not have or are not interested in having internet access!! Disgusting!!!yell

Navigateur replied on 10/01/2019 19:16

Posted on 10/01/2019 19:16

All this web clicking is of no relevance if one is looking up the handbook to plot a paper map.

The references were omitted because the vast majority of the new tourer explorers in their campervans had no idea what they were and the few who did were frightened by them.

"May the Lord be mercifull unto them".

Hja replied on 10/01/2019 19:44

Posted on 10/01/2019 19:44

I too am appalled at the lack of OS references in site book.  All above comments are relevant.  We always check OS maps before a. deciding it's a site we wish to book, and b. to check with site book directions for those last few miles, which we use in the car.

If trying to decide between several CLs, having to go back and forward on the web site between the relevant entries is a nightmare - especially if you dont have/cant access high speed internet.

I wrote to the club at the start of January asking WHY? but other than an acknowledgement, have heard nothing!!

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